{"id":1635,"date":"2022-09-12T19:53:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T19:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","slug":"the-bluewatch-report-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/hi\/2022\/09\/12\/the-bluewatch-report-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report – September 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Increasing Your Effectiveness in Law Enforcement<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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<\/span>On August 25,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/sup>Dr. Manuel Zarate and Andy Hughes presented \u201cIncreasing Your Effectiveness in Law Enforcement\u201d at the Ashland Police Department. The eight-hour class focused on helping law enforcement officers (LEOs) realize their full potential as leaders and thinkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The program emphasized self-evaluation and self-leadership as prerequisites to being a good leader of others. Those in attendance took two self-tests, both designed to help determine their personality and leadership styles. Other topics covered were: your purpose in life, law enforcement as a calling, the importance of the selection process, servant leadership, characteristics needed to be an effective LEO and the task of inspiring future generations of law enforcement officers and law enforcement leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEOs from the police departments in Ashland, Wedowee, Birmingham, and Vestavia Hills, along with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency attended. A special thanks to Chief Joseph Stanford and Ashland PD for hosting this event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Would you like to host one of our leadership workshops? If so, we would love to talk to you about what we offer. Classes can be crafted to meet your needs. Reach out today by emailing\u00a0<\/span>info@bluewatchfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Academy Presentations<\/h2>\n

Blue Watch was excited to address graduates at area training academies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On August 9, we presented to a class of 64 graduates at the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy in Jacksonville.<\/span><\/p>\n

We were able to give encouraging words and present each graduate with a copy of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d and \u201cSuicide Is Not An Option.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A special thanks to Academy Director Steve Thomas for giving us this opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On August 18, we presented to 30 graduates at the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Training Academy. Jefferson County runs the only academy in the state designed to train deputies.<\/span><\/p>\n

This class of young deputies from across the state received their own copy of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d and \u201cSuicide Is Not An Option\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

A special thanks to Academy Director Tommie Black for affording us this opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Just Around the Corner – Fall Training Series Sponsored by First Guard and Southern Software. All events are FREE!<\/h2>\n

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We are excited to partner with Tim Rupp and Strong Blue Line Seminars to bring outstanding training to officers and chaplains.<\/span><\/p>\n

In four days we will travel from the Wiregrass to the Shoals addressing the needs of officers and their families. You do not want to miss out on this great opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have not registered, do so today because seats are filling fast. All training is\u00a0<\/span>free<\/span>, but you must register to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Training Schedule:<\/h3>\n

October 3rd<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 am \u2013 2:30 pm<\/p>\n

Wiregrass Public Safety Training Center<\/p>\n

Hosted by the Dothan Police Department<\/p>\n

Lunch Provided<\/p>\n

4 Hours APOST credit<\/p>\n

Contact Andy Highes at 334-648-9370 or\u00a0<\/span>andy@firstguardofficers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

To learn more or to register, visit the\u00a0event page.<\/a><\/p>\n

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October 4th<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMoral Injury in Policing\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:00 am \u2013 10:00 am<\/p>\n

Vestavia Hills Police Department<\/p>\n

Breakfast Provided<\/p>\n

Hosted by the Vestavia Hills Police Department<\/p>\n

To register, contact:\u00a0<\/strong>Sgt. Randall Jones\u00a0<\/span>rjones@vhal.org<\/a>\u00a0or 205-978-0124<\/span><\/p>\n

This session is for law enforcement chaplains or those that support this effort within their department.<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more or to register, visit the\u00a0event page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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October 5th<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two Sessions:<\/p>\n

Session 1: 8:00 am\u00a0 \u2013 Noon<\/p>\n

Session 2: 1:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n

Jefferson County Sheriffs Department<\/p>\n

4 hours APOST credit<\/p>\n

Hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department<\/p>\n

For more information, call 205-849-5246 or visit\u00a0www.jeffersoncountysotrainingcenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n

To learn more, visit the\u00a0event page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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October 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSuicide is Not an Option\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two Sessions:<\/p>\n

Session 1: 8:00 am \u2013 Noon<\/p>\n

Session 2: 1:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n

Florence Police Department<\/p>\n

4 hours APOST credit<\/p>\n

Hosted by the Florence Police Department<\/p>\n

To register and for any question, contact Mark J. Senf at\u00a0<\/span>msjsenf@florenceal.org<\/a>\u00a0or 256-760-6500<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more, visit the\u00a0event page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Help Is Still Needed!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blue Watch wants every attendee to have their own copy of the book at no cost. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a way to support the law enforcement community.<\/span><\/p>\n

For only $10, a book can be placed in the hands of an officer or deputy. We are looking for supporters that will help at each venue. For only $250, you can be listed as venue sponsor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are our needs:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u0926\u094b\u0925\u0928<\/strong> \u2013 60 books \u2013 Books funded.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vestavia Hills<\/strong> \u2013 30 books \u2013 Need funding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jefferson County<\/strong> \u2013 200 books \u2013 Need funding<\/span><\/p>\n

Florence<\/strong> \u2013 100 books \u2013 50 Books Funded\/Need Funding for 50 more books.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this opportunity is of interest to you reach out today!!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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About the Speaker<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span><\/span>Tim Rupp was a career police officer before being called into full-time vocational ministry. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. After his enlistment, Tim joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and gave 24 years of dedicated service before retiring in 2007.<\/span><\/p>\n

During his SAPD career he worked as a patrol officer, homicide detective, patrol sergeant, sex crimes sergeant, police academy supervisor, and internal affairs sergeant-investigator. He continued his law enforcement service as a reserve deputy with the Bonneville County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Idaho from 2009-2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before retiring from the SAPD, Tim was called to pastor Elm Creek Baptist Church in La Vernia, TX, just outside of San Antonio. Following his retirement in 2007, he was called to pastor full time in Idaho Falls, where he pastored until 2020. In 2016, Tim founded The Strong Blue Line Ministries to reach law enforcement officers. He is also the host of\u00a0<\/span>Dog Watch<\/a>\u00a0a radio show and podcast by a cop and for cops.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is available to teach seminars for police officers, churches, and men\u2019s groups. For more information or to contact Tim, go to\u00a0<\/span>TheStrongBlueLine.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tim is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves as a Law Enforcement Chaplain in SE Idaho. He also serves as a staff pastor at Watersprings Church of Idaho Falls.<\/span><\/p>\n

He graduated from Texas State University (Master of Science in Criminal Justice), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education), and Western Seminary (Doctor of Ministry).<\/span><\/p>\n

Tim has authored several books, including \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d and \u201cSuicide Is Not An Option.\u201d He is married to Sherry and they have three children, Christina, Aaron, and Emily and several grandchildren.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Want a copy of these books? One can be yours today. Visit our website to order your free copy.<\/span><\/p>\n