The Blue Watch Report – May 2023

April Highlights

Blue Watch had the pleasure of hosting the April meeting of the Metropolitan Criminal Justice Executives Association (MCJEA) at the Homewood Senior Center.

We were honored to talk about the Blue Watch mission and all that has been accomplished in the past year.

Manuel Zarate, Director of Leadership Development, gave an informative and inspirational message on the importance of giving back and how to best live those last years in the race of life.

Officer Outreach

In recent weeks Blue Watch reached out to the Jefferson County Sheriffs’ Department and Huntsville Police Department as both experienced officer-involved shootings. Jefferson County deputies encountered violent suspects on both April 3 and 20. Both incidents resulted in deputies having to take the life of the suspect.

On March 28, officers from the Huntsville Police Department were ambushed when they responded to a shots fired call. The two responding officers were shot, resulting in the death of Officer Garrett Crumby and critically injuring Officer Albert Morin. Blue Watch extends condolences to the Huntsville Police and Officer Crumby’s family.

We are happy to hear that Officer Morin is home recovering.

To show support and to provide needed resources to help officers in the aftermath, Blue Watch sent copies of “Winning A Gunfight” to each department. “Winning A Gunfight” arms officers with powerful information to not only help them survive but to win.

Officer Albert Morin

Coming in October – Live Unconquered

Mark your calendar! Coming Wednesday, October 11, at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center, the Live Unconquered Conference, You DO Not Want to Miss this Event.

Featured speakers are:

• Adam Davis former police officer, author of bestselling book “Behind the Badge” and many others.
• Andy Hughes retired Houston County Sheriff and ALEA Chief of Tactical Operations.
• Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman U.S. Army retired, director of Grossman on Truth and one of the nation’s leading trainers for military and law enforcement.

Be on the lookout for more details. They will be announced online and in the monthly newsletter.

Encomende hoje o seu livro

Blue Watch wants officers to have a clear mind and a whole heart. We offer resources that we believe will help them. Currently we offer the following books:

• "Winning A Gunfight... assegurar a vitória de forma ética, mental e tática num tiroteio": Ganhar um tiroteio é muito mais do que apenas sobreviver fisicamente. A maioria dos que estão em tiroteios sobrevivem mas podem não ganhar. Saiba a diferença e como pode sobreviver e ganhar.
• "O suicídio não é uma opção": Todos os anos, há 2,5 a 3 vezes mais agentes que se suicidam do que os que são assassinados no cumprimento do dever. Apesar dos esforços de muitos, a taxa de suicídio entre os agentes da autoridade continua a aumentar. Tim Rupp, sargento reformado da polícia e autor, explora os aspectos espirituais e argumenta que a vida tem um significado para além do indivíduo.
• Estudo Bíblico "Viver com Coragem": Este estudo bíblico de quatro sessões foi concebido para o desafiar a viver corajosamente para o bem da sua família. Baseado no filme "Corajosos", os tópicos das sessões incluem lutar pela sua família, valorizar o que é mais importante, impactar as gerações futuras e defender Cristo.

Para encomendar o seu livro GRATUITO, visite o nosso Página de oferta de livros e diga-nos qual o livro que gostaria de ter!

Depois de lerem o livro, partilhem connosco as vossas opiniões, boas ou más, e esperamos que passem o livro a um colega agente.

We Want to Hear From You!

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.

Participe

Há muitas formas de apoiar a missão da Blue Watch:

• Rezar – we need prayer warriors who will pray for us on an ongoing basis and at special events.
• Voluntário – 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.
• Doar – 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.

Se alguma destas opções for do seu interesse, envie-nos um e-mail para info@bluewatchfoundation.org.

Apoiar a missão

Por favor, considere, em espírito de oração, fazer uma contribuição financeira para a Blue Watch. Foi através da doação fiel de muitos em todo o estado que tornou possível tudo o que fizemos e, para continuar a missão, será necessário um maior apoio da comunidade.

If you feel led to support, you can donate by visiting our donation page or by making a check payable to Blue Watch and mailing to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.

A Blue Watch é uma organização sem fins lucrativos 501c(3). Todos os donativos são dedutíveis nos impostos.

A missão da Blue Watch é ajudar os polícias e as suas famílias a experimentar a relevância e os benefícios de Deus nas suas vidas.