{"id":1371,"date":"2021-10-07T17:28:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1371"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:47","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-october-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/fr\/2021\/10\/07\/the-blue-watch-report-october-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; October 2021"},"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 _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>First Responders Family Adventure @ Living River Retreat &#8211; October 20-24, 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not want to miss out on this great opportunity to getaway and relax. Join us at Living River Retreat near Montevallo, located on the banks of the beautiful Cahaba River.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This venue offers hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and much more. This is a great low-cost opportunity to get away with your family for one day, two days or all four \u2013 whatever your schedule allows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information contact Steve Dedmon at <\/span><b>stevededman@gmail.com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call <\/span><b>205-482-4424<\/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 _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fall Leadership Conference Canceled<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to unforeseen circumstances the Fall Leadership Conference has been cancelled. Be on the lookout for information on events in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full refund has been issued for those who paid in advance. If you have not received your refund, contact us at <\/span><b>info@bluewatchfoundation.org.<\/b><\/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; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Winning A Gunfight<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In September copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d were sent to the Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Gurley and Pleasant Grove Police Departments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 17, Gurley police officers and Madison County deputies were working together to serve an outstanding warrant in the Gurley community. When they attempted to make the arrest, the suspect ran into the woods and began to fire upon officers. The suspect was wounded when officers returned fire. Fortunately, law enforcement was not wounded in this incident.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On September 23, a suspect was wounded during an officer-involved shooting with officers from Pleasant Grove.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anytime there is an officer-involved shooting, Blue Watch will send copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d, to any department. \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d was written by retired San Antonio Police Department sergeant and now ordained pastor Tim Rupp. Tim addresses the emotional and spiritual aspects of gunfights. This is a must read for any officer that has ever been involved in an officer-involved shooting.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you know has been involved in a gun battle and would like a copy of the book, let us know. We will send you a copy at no charge. Simply email us at <\/span><b>info@bluewatchfoundation.org. <\/b><\/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 _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; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/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 you \u2013 the law enforcement community and your families. We want to hear from you because we want to offer services that you need and want. Email us at <strong>info@bluewatchfoundation.org.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/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; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Support the Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please prayerfully consider making Blue Watch part of your year-end giving. The faithful giving of many in the community has made all we\u2019ve done possible. To continue the mission will require greater community support. If this is something you feel led to support, you can donate by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clicking the &#8220;Donate&#8221; button at the top of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Making a check payable to Blue Watch and mail to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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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