{"id":1286,"date":"2022-04-06T14:36:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluewatchfoundation.org\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:35:46","slug":"the-blue-watch-report-april-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/zh_tw\/2022\/04\/06\/the-blue-watch-report-april-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blue Watch Report &#8211; April 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>March Madness<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March has been an incredible month. So many places to go and meeting so many great people along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The month began with a visit to Mobile for the Winter Conference of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police. It was an incredible time to interact with well over 300 chiefs and other command level personnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special thank you to those who stopped by our booth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to the winner of our giveaways, Chief Jimmy Singleton of Midland City and to Chief Kevin Smith of Stevenson Police Department.<\/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\/AACOP-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AACOP-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AACOP-2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AACOP-2&#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 column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][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\/Blue-Watch-Mission-VHRC.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Blue Watch Mission &#8211; VHRC&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On March 15, we had the opportunity to share the Blue Watch mission at the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club. It is always exciting to engage the community and share with them the challenges of the profession and how they can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special thanks to Ted Strong who made this happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ended the month at the Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for their annual Global Impact Celebration. This year\u2019s conference focused on local missions. It was a great time to fellowship, share the Blue Watch mission and be encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special thanks to Dr. Wesley and the entire congregation at Greater Shiloh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#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\/Global-Impact-Celebration.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Global Impact Celebration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#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\/Greater-Shiloh.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Greater Shiloh&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;248px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#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>\u6d3b\u52d5\u9810\u544a<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academy Presentation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeast Alabama Police Academy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>April 28<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academy Presentation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office Training Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Fam. 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>May 7<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian Family Expo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoover Met<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are the mom of a police officer or married to a police officer, stop by our booth for your special gift. It is our way of saying thank you for the sacrifice you make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#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\/03\/Expo-2021-Basic-FB-Image.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Expo-2021-Basic-FB-Image&#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 column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#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>Winning A Gunfight<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 gunfight, we send copies of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWinning A Gunfight.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is part of our ongoing outreach and a way to minister to those on the front lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In March copies of Winning A Gunfight were sent to both the Hollywood and Decatur Police Departments. Officers from both these departments encountered suspects and had to use deadly force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incidents like this continue to illustrate the danger the law enforcement community faces daily. Show your support by praying for them and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#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\/Winning-A-Gunfight.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Winning A Gunfight&#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;][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>Order Your Book Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a copy of these books? One can be yours today. Visit our website to order your free copy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cWinning A Gunfight\u2026securing victory ethically, mentally and tactfully in a gunfight\u201d:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is much more to winning a gunfight than just physically surviving. Most who are in gunfights survive but may not win. Learn the difference and how you can survive and win.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cSuicide Is Not an Option\u201d:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cCourageous Living Bible Study\u201d:<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This four-session bible study is designed to challenge you to live courageously for the sake of your family. Based upon the movie \u201cCourageous,\u201d session topics include fighting for your family, valuing what matters most, impacting future generations, and standing for Christ.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To order your FREE book, visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/bluewatchfoundation.org\/zh_tw\/book-giveaway\/\" title=\"Book Giveaway\">Book Giveaway page<\/a> and let us know which book you would like!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have read the book, please share with us your thoughts, good or bad, and we hope you will pass along the book to a fellow officer. <\/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>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>\u53c3\u8207<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to support the Blue Watch mission:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pray<\/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>Volunteer<\/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>\u6350\u8d08<\/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;\">If any of these are of interest to you, please email us at <\/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; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Support the Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/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>Blue Watch is a 501c(3) non-profit. 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