‘In God We Trust’ motto to be included on Bladen Sheriff’s Office vehicles

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) – “In God We Trust,” that’s a motto you will soon see on marked cars driven by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office.

In a news release, Sheriff James McVicker said the Tar Heel Freewill Baptist church gave the sheriff’s office a donation that enabled them to put new car numbers on their vehicles.  The significance of these decals is that they also have the “In God We Trust” motto on them.

“I feel we have been honored by this church, the congregation and their deacons and minister,” said McVicker. “It is not often we have folks reach out to us in a positive manner. I and all my deputies are honored by this gesture.”

The church’s pastor, Reverend Thomas Teddeer, said the congregation wanted to show their support for law enforcement.

“We all know that law enforcement has been having a rough time lately in the media and public opinion,” said Tedder. “We wanted to show the officers that we supported them and believed in them. We wanted them to know we pray for them every day and we believe there are more people in this county who feel the same as we do. There are so many people who believe in the power of God and his love and protection. This is just our way of showing our love and faith for the Lord.”

Reverend Tedder said he got the idea from a church in Rutherford County. After discussing it and thinking about it, he brought the idea before his congregation and they were in favor of it.  Tedder said neither he nor the church did this for any kind of recognition other than it was the right thing to do.

“I know every deputy feels honored to have these words on their vehicle,” said McVicker. “These are more than words; they are a way of life. I speak for all my officers when I say thank you not only to the members of Tar Heel Freewill Baptist Church but to every citizen in this county for letting us protect and serve them. We take the duties entrusted to us very seriously and will do our best to live up to what law enforcement officers should be.”