An Atlanta-based global nonprofit, Point 27, sent Thin Blue Line scripture-inscribed dog tags called “Shields of Strength” to the Monroe Police Department to honor fallen officer Chris Beaudion who in early January.
US Army veteran Col. David Dodd serves as director of Point 27, which honors fallen officers and fallen soldiers. Dodd says he hopes the scripture on the Shields of Strength encourages these officers and the families of the fallen, who are making and have made tremendous sacrifice for their communities. He said, "We are presenting Thin Blue Line Dog Tags to thank the officers for their putting their lives on the line to protect Americans. The dog tag is engraved with a Bible verse and serves as a physical reminder that God is with them day and night as they patrol and protect the streets of their community. We want them to know we appreciate and value them.”
The face of the Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength shows an engraved silver American flag face designed with one flag stripe of blue. The back of the dog tags is inscribed with Matthew 5:9," Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Dodd wore a shield next to his next to his government-issued dog tags, and gave each of the soldiers in his command a Shield of Strength before they were deployed.