BlueWatch Annual Summit
Schedule
Fri Nov 14 2025 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Vestavia Hills Civic Center | Vestavia Hills, AL

About this Event
This year’s BlueWatch Summit is dedicated to equipping law enforcement officers with the tools they need to lead with strength, serve with resilience, and thrive at home and on the job.
At BlueWatch, our mission is to support officers in building careers marked by honor—honor to themselves, their families, and the profession. The 2025 summit will center on three core themes: Leadership, Resiliency, and Family.
Attendees will hear from world-class speakers—proven leaders with firsthand experience navigating the complexities of law enforcement. Through powerful stories and hard-earned wisdom, they’ll share how challenges became turning points, offering inspiration and practical insight for your own journey.
With a mix of impactful general sessions and focused breakout workshops, the agenda is designed to meet the needs of all attendees—regardless of rank or role. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and renewed purpose.
You will receive 5 hours of APOST credits by attending!
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-In/Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AM
General Assembly - Ballroom A: "The Power of Positive Leadership"
Host: Kenneth Valentine, U.S. Secret Service, retired
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break/Refreshments
🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Dogwood Room: “Guarding the Soul of the Protector”, George Wehby, II, Marine Corp veteran, former law enforcement officer, and tactical instructor. Magnolia Room: “What Matters Most, When It Most Matters”, Greg Bettis, veteran police officer and law enforcement instructor.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Break/Refreshments
🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
General Assembly - Ballroom A
Host: Jennifer Lanzen & Daughter, Chaplain Elkhart County, IN
Info: “You Are What You Eat: How to Raise Resilient Law Enforcement Kids & Have a Thriving
Home”, Jennifer Lanzen & Daughter, Chaplain Elkhart County, IN, Indiana liaison for How
2 Love Our Cops Organization, wife and daughter of a veteran sheriff’s deputy in Elkhart,
IN
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Onsite: Ballroom B
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Dogwood Room
“Guarding the Soul of the Protector”, George Wehby, II, Marine Corp veteran, former
law enforcement officer and tactical instructor.
Magnolia Room
“What Matters Most, When It Most Matters”, Greg Bettis, veteran police officer and law
enforcement instructor.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Break/Refreshments
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
General Assembly: Ballroom A
Host: Scotty Smiley, U.S. Army, major, retired
Info: “Hope Unseen”
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks: Grand Prize Giveaway
Where is it happening?
Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 75.00 to USD 125.00
