{"id":1298,"date":"2022-03-01T14:42:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T14:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-march-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/fr\/2022\/03\/01\/the-blue-watch-report-march-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; March 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Expansion of Book Giveaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Watch strives to give officers and their families the tools and resources they need to have a clear mind and a whole heart. A component of that is to place biblically-based resources written for law enforcement into their hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are excited to announce the expansion of our book giveaway program. Visit our website to order copies of the following books, absolutely FREE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/SuicideIsNotAnOption-cover.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SuicideIsNotAnOption-cover&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WinningAGunfight-cover.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WinningAGunfight-cover&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CourageousLivingBibleStudy-cover.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CourageousLivingBibleStudy-cover&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cWinning A Gunfight\u2026securing victory ethically, mentally and tactfully in a gunfight\u201d:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is much more to winning a gunfight than just physically surviving. Most who are in gunfights survive but may not win. Learn the difference and how you can survive and win.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cSuicide Is Not an Option\u201d:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each year 2.5-3 times more officers take their own life than are murdered in the line of duty. Despite the efforts of many, the suicide rate amongst law enforcement officers continues to rise. Retired police sergeant and author, Tim Rupp, explores the spiritual aspects and argues there is meaning to life beyond the individual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cCourageous Living Bible Study\u201d:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This four-session bible study is designed to challenge you to live courageously for the sake of your family. Based upon the movie \u201cCourageous,\u201d session topics include fighting for your family, valuing what matters most, impacting future generations, and standing for Christ.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To order your FREE book, visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/fr\/book-giveaway\/\" title=\"Book Giveaway\">Book Giveaway page<\/a> and let us know which book you would like!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have read the book, please share with us your thoughts, good or bad, and we hope you will pass along the book to a fellow officer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00c9v\u00e9nements \u00e0 venir<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>March 1-2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Winter Conference<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile, AL<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>March 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vestavia Hills Rotary Club<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>March 19-20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Impact Celebration<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c9glise missionnaire baptiste de Shiloh (Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Winning A Gunfight<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Watch is concerned with both the physical and emotional survival of officers. Because we not only want them to survive, we want them to win. Anytime a law enforcement officer is involved in a gunfight, we send copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight.\u201d This is part of our ongoing outreach and a way to minister to those on the front lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In February, three copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d were sent to the Oxford Police Department. This was in response to an officer-involved shooting on February 14, when officers gave chase to a stolen vehicle that was taken at gunpoint. During the chase, the suspect opened fire on the officers. Officers returned fire killing the suspect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incidents like this continue to illustrate the danger the law enforcement community faces daily. Show your support by praying for them and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Winning-A-Gunfight.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Winning A Gunfight&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Thank You Jim!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in town speaking to area officers, Jim Bontrager, who has become a friend to the ministry, took time out of his busy schedule to have lunch and meet with a small group of officers for the purpose of challenging and encouraging them. Jim delivered an inspirational message and challenged them to take a stand for the kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special thanks goes to Donny Acton of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church for hosting this event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jb_2022.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jb_2022&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>We Want to Hear From You!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Watch is here to serve the law enforcement community and its families. We want to hear from you because we want to offer services that you need. The people of Alabama support their officers and they stand ready to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Involved<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to support the Blue Watch mission:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pray<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 we need prayer warriors who will pray for us on an ongoing basis and at special events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Volunteer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 we are in need of people who will help manage our website, social media and other aspects of the ministry. If the mission of Blue Watch is of interest to you and you have a skillset to offer, consider Blue Watch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faire un don<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 it takes money to make all of this happen. The Lord greatly blessed us in 2020, but to continue our progress will require increased giving. You can give online or by check.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of these are of interest to you, please email us at <\/span><b>info@bluewatchfoundation.org.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Support the Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please prayerfully consider making a financial contribution to Blue Watch. It is through the faithful giving of many across the state that has made all we have done possible, and to continue the mission, will require greater community support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel led to support, you can donate by clicking the &#8220;Donate&#8221; button at the top of the page or by making a check payable to Blue Watch and mailing to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Blue Watch est une organisation \u00e0 but non lucratif (501c(3)). 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