The World Games Was a Success!
Not only did the World Games bring thousands of international athletes and guests to the Magic City, but it also gave Blue Watch an opportunity to thank the hundreds of officers that kept them safe.
During the games, Blue Watch provided care bags to nearly 300 officers, many who traveled from across the state to assist in the effort. Each bag contained snacks, personal care items and a copy of the book “Alive” written by J. Warner Wallace. Wallace, a retired Los Angeles Police cold-case homicide detective, examines Jesus’ resurrection applying the same methods used to examine the evidence as in a homicide case.
A special thanks to volunteers from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and Shades Mountain Baptist Church for preparing the bags. Without you we could not have done it.
Birmingham Sunrise Rotary
On July 26, Burke Swearingen had the honor of speaking to about 50 Rotarians at the Birmingham Sunrise Rotary weekly breakfast in the Harbert Center.
He shared the challenges officers and their families face and how the mission of Blue Watch is focused on helping by providing tools and resources to the law enforcement community.
Fall Training
Sponsored by First Guard and Southern Software
October 3 – 6
All Events are FREE!
Blue Watch in cooperation with Strong Blue Lines Seminars presents:
October 3rd
“Winning A Gunfight”
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Wiregrass Public Safety Training Center
Hosted by the Dothan Police Department
Lunch Provided
4 Hours APOST credit
Contact Andy Highes at 334-648-9370 or andy@firstguardofficers.com
To learn more or to register, visit the event page.
October 4th
“Moral Injury in Policing”
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Vestavia Hills Police Department
Breakfast Provided
Hosted by the Vestavia Hills Police Department
To register, contact: Sgt. Randall Jones rjones@vhal.org or 205-978-0124
This session is for law enforcement chaplains or those that support this effort within their department.
To learn more or to register, visit the event page.
October 5th
“Winning A Gunfight”
Two Sessions:
Session 1: 8:00 am – Noon
Session 2: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department
4 hours APOST credit
Hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department
For more information, call 205-849-5246 or visit www.jeffersoncountysotrainingcenter.com
To learn more, visit the event page.
October 6th
“Suicide is Not an Option”
Two Sessions:
Session 1: 8:00 am – Noon
Session 2: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Florence Police Department
4 hours APOST credit
Hosted by the Florence Police Department
To register and for any question, contact Mark J. Senf at msjsenf@florenceal.org or 256-760-6500
To learn more, visit the event page.
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！
一旦您读完这本书，请与我们分享您的想法，无论好坏，我们也希望您能将这本书转赠给其他官员。
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.
参与其中
支持蓝色观察任务的方式有很多：
- 祈祷 – we need prayer warriors who will pray for us on an ongoing basis and at special events.
- 志愿者 – 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.
- 捐赠 – it takes money to make all of this to happen. The Lord greatly blessed us in 2021, but to continue our progress will require increased giving. You can give online or by check.
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 Blue Watch part of your year-end giving. The faithful giving of many in the community has made all we’ve done possible. To continue the mission will require greater community support.
If you feel led to support, you can donate by:
- Clicking the “Donate” button at the top of the page.
- Making a check payable to Blue Watch and mail to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.
蓝色观察是一家 501c(3)非营利组织。所有捐款均可抵税。
蓝色守望的使命是帮助军官及其家人体验上帝在他们生活中的意义和益处。
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