{"id":1305,"date":"2022-01-06T14:45:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T14:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-january-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/pt\/2022\/01\/06\/the-blue-watch-report-january-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; January 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 column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#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>2021 Year In Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite many challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, there were many successes! Here is a highlight of all that Blue Watch was able to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/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\/05\/Signpost-outside-is-showing-This-Year-and-Next-Year.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Signpost,Outside,Is,Showing,This,Year,And,Next,Year&#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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Held a first spouse and family event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted the \u201cOfficer Mindset Resiliency Conference.\u201d Three sessions were held: two at the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Training Center and one at Harvest Church in Dothan. These events were attended by 90 officers, representing 33 different agencies from across the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dothan was our first event outside of the Birmingham area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Began a book giveaway program for those in officer-involved shootings. Gave 55 books to 16 departments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presented two law enforcement-specific books, \u201cSuicide is Not an Option\u201d and \u201cWinning a Gunfight\u201d to graduates of the Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Academy. There were 35 graduates representing 17 Sheriff\u2019s Offices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.5% increase in donations.<\/span><\/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_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Year Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what we are planning for 2022:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present at the Winter Conference of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a ministry of presence to officers working security at the World Games 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expansion of the book give-away program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall Law Enforcement Conference (details TBA).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_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>Presenting at the Jefferson County Sheriff Training Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On December 16, Burke Swearingen had the honor of presenting \u201cSuicide is Not An Option\u201d and \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d to academy graduates. There were 35 graduates representing 17 sheriff\u2019s offices from across the state<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#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\/jcso_academy_2386.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;jcso_academy_2386&#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>Participe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00e1 muitas formas de apoiar a miss\u00e3o da Blue Watch:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rezar<\/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>Volunt\u00e1rio<\/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>Doar<\/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;\">Se alguma destas op\u00e7\u00f5es for do seu interesse, envie-nos um e-mail para <\/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>Apoiar a miss\u00e3o<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Por favor, considere, em esp\u00edrito de ora\u00e7\u00e3o, fazer uma contribui\u00e7\u00e3o financeira para a Blue Watch. Foi atrav\u00e9s da doa\u00e7\u00e3o fiel de muitos em todo o estado que tornou poss\u00edvel tudo o que fizemos e, para continuar a miss\u00e3o, ser\u00e1 necess\u00e1rio um maior apoio da comunidade.<\/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>A Blue Watch \u00e9 uma organiza\u00e7\u00e3o sem fins lucrativos 501c(3). 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