{"id":1502,"date":"2022-06-09T20:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T20:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1502"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","slug":"the-bluewatch-report-june-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/zh\/2022\/06\/09\/the-bluewatch-report-june-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report – June 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
For over 35 years, law enforcement has been raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics.<\/span><\/div>\n
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What began as idea in 1981 with Chief LaMunyon of Wichita Kansas, it was later adopted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Now the Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest fundraising group for Special Olympics.<\/span><\/div>\n

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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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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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\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check It Out! Hot off the Press! \u201cConfession of a Christian Fraud\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hot off the press, \u201cConfession of a Christian Fraud\u201d, 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out what Chad has to say.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPolice 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.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“I was a fraud. As my life crumbled, I hid behind a mask. I was a man.\u00a0I was good, never better. God is good! I got this.\u00a0But I didn’t…”\u00a0<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confession-of-a-Christian-Fraud_Chad-Campese.jpg” title_text=”Confession of a Christian Fraud_Chad Campese” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n

“Law Enforcement almost killed my marriage, my faith, and my life.\u00a0\u00a0I felt alone.\u00a0Like I was the only one.\u00a0\u00a0I was a wreck. Where did I go wrong? What was I missing?\u00a0Had God left me behind? Did He even care? Why was He silent?”<\/em><\/p>\n

“Was He there at all?”<\/em><\/p>\n

“Law Enforcement, the one profession that plans for and protects everything, except our own mind, so we kill ourselves from the inside out, slowly…” <\/em><\/p>\n

“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\u2026Because being a cop is not who you are, it’s what you do, even though the lines blur as we go on.” <\/em><\/p>\n

“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?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

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Winning A Gunfight<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 \u201cWinning a Gunfight.\u201d This is part of our ongoing outreach and a way to minister to those on the front lines.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Blue Watch sent copies of \u201cWinning A Gunfight\u201d to both Albertville Police and Marshall County SO.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Winning-A-Gunfight.png” title_text=”Winning A Gunfight” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

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June 28th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategic Leadership Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Increasing Your Effectiveness in Law Enforcement”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

FREE Event<\/p>\n

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

8 Hours APOST Credits Awarded<\/p>\n

Less than 10 seats remain available<\/p>\n

Registration deadline is June 21<\/p>\n

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October 3rd and 5th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fall Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Winning a Gunfight”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hosted by Blue Watch and Strong Blue Line Seminars<\/p>\n

October 3rd –\u00a0<\/strong>Dothan<\/p>\n

October 5th –\u00a0<\/strong>Birmingham<\/p>\n

Registration to open early August<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more details.<\/p>\n

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Order Your Book Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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:<\/p>\n