Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics
Since then, each year in May, officers from across the U.S. hold their own events. Alabama held their run May 17-20, with officers crisscrossing the state from Huntsville to Troy.
Blue Watch was there to help support officers who gave of their time to participate by providing cooling towels for nearly 200 officers who ran in the event. Community Service is one of Blue Watch’s four core strategies that we believe are important to have a clear mind and a whole heart. Because of this it is only fitting that we partner with such a worthy cause as this.
Check It Out! Hot off the Press! “Confession of a Christian Fraud”
Hot off the press, “Confession of a Christian Fraud”, written by Ohio police officer Chad Campese, is a great story about his journey of faith. No matter where you are in your journey there is something in this story for you.
Check out what Chad has to say.
“Police officers hold a unique view of humanity. The people and experiences we encounter everyday sit in stark contrast to a world planned, cared for, and loved by a supposed good Father.”
“I was a fraud. As my life crumbled, I hid behind a mask. I was a man. I was good, never better. God is good! I got this. But I didn’t…”
“Law Enforcement almost killed my marriage, my faith, and my life. I felt alone. Like I was the only one. I was a wreck. Where did I go wrong? What was I missing? Had God left me behind? Did He even care? Why was He silent?”
“Was He there at all?”
“Law Enforcement, the one profession that plans for and protects everything, except our own mind, so we kill ourselves from the inside out, slowly…”
“Policing almost destroyed everything. Until He revealed three final words. They were my last hope. They changed everything. You can say them too. Mean them. Freedom and Peace will follow. Because they have to. Because He promised…Because being a cop is not who you are, it’s what you do, even though the lines blur as we go on.”
“I’ve been there. I’ve done that. Working as an officer for twenty years has taken its toll, but it’s also given me a story. It’s a story I hope will be used for healing, redemption, and God’s glory. It’s a story I’m sure other officers, especially those of faith, can relate to. Can I get a few minutes of your time?”
Winning A Gunfight
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 gun battle we send copies of “Winning a Gunfight.” This is part of our ongoing outreach and a way to minister to those on the front lines.
On May 5, officers from Albertville PD and Marshall County SO encountered an armed gunman when they responded to a domestic call. After repeated attempts to get the suspect to drop, the gunman refused.
Blue Watch sent copies of “Winning A Gunfight” to both Albertville Police and Marshall County SO.
近期活动
June 28th
Strategic Leadership Series
“Increasing Your Effectiveness in Law Enforcement”
FREE Event
Hosted by the Ashland Police Department
8 Hours APOST Credits Awarded
Less than 10 seats remain available
Registration deadline is June 21
For more information or to register, visit the event page.
October 3rd and 5th
Fall Training
“Winning a Gunfight”
Hosted by Blue Watch and Strong Blue Line Seminars
October 3rd – Dothan
October 5th – Birmingham
Registration to open early August
Stay tuned for more details.
Order Your Book Today
Blue Watch wants officers to have a clear mind and a whole heart. On our website we offer resources that we believe will help them. Currently we offer the following books:
- "赢得枪战......在枪战中以道德、精神和策略确保胜利"： 要在枪战中获胜，不仅仅是身体上的幸存。大多数人在枪战中都能幸存下来，但未必能获胜。了解其中的区别以及如何才能生存下来并取得胜利。
- "自杀不是一种选择"： 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.
- “Courageous Living Bible Study”: This is a four-session bible Study designed to challenge you to live courageously for the sake of your family. Based upon the movie “Courageous” session topics include fighting for your family, valuing what matters most, impacting future generations and standing for Christ.
To order your FREE book, visit our 赠书页面 并告诉我们您想要哪本书！
Once you have read it, please share with us your thoughts, good or bad, and we hope you will pass the book to a fellow officer.
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.
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如果您对其中任何一项感兴趣，请发送电子邮件至 info@bluewatchfoundation.org。
Support the Mission
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.
If you feel led to support, you can donate by visiting our website and clicking the “Donate” button or by making a check payable to Blue Watch and mailing to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.
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