Red Watch Productions

06/25/2026

Some stories deserve more than history books.

Vietnam War veteran Joe Blythe remembers the advice he gave a close friend before they deployed:

"Do your job. Watch your back. Come home."

His friend never made it home.

This is just one moment from Part One of Stories from The Wall That Heals, a three-part series presented by Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation preserving the voices of those who lived through the Vietnam War.

Watch the full episode now on the Red Watch Productions YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/VedWcLYfib4

For more information on The Wall That Heals, visit:
www.TheWallThatHealsBattleCreek.com

06/25/2026

POV: You're filming for a police series, and your new friend Deputy Guinn decides it's the perfect time to chat. 😂

Just another day behind the scenes. Not every moment makes the final cut, but they're all part of what makes this job so much fun.

This clip is from episode eight of The Shift featuring Sgt. Botello of the Lake County Sheriff's Office - Michigan.

Massive shout out to Armor Express for keeping us safe on location, and KVCC Police & Corrections Academy for providing additional production funding and support.

06/22/2026

Red Watch Productions is proud to partner with the Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation to present Stories from the Wall That Heals: Battle Creek, a three-part limited interview series exploring the Vietnam War through the eyes of those who served.

Created to help educate the public and support The Wall That Heals – Battle Creek, the series features intimate conversations with Vietnam War veterans as they reflect on their service, the realities of war, the men they served beside, and the stories behind some of the names etched into The Wall That Heals.

These are stories of sacrifice, loss, brotherhood, and remembrance, told by those who lived them.

The series premieres Thursday, June 25, on the Red Watch Productions YouTube channel, with new episodes released bi-weekly.

Join us as we remember the stories behind the names and help preserve the legacy of those who served.

The Wall That Heals will be on display in Battle Creek August 20-23, 2026.

06/19/2026

We’re excited to share that Red Watch Productions founder Zach Hamelton was recently invited to join the Policing Matters podcast with host Jim Dudley from Police1.

The conversation focused on authentic storytelling in law enforcement, the importance of transparency, and how documentary projects like The Shift can help communities better understand the realities of modern policing.

Thank you to the team at Police1 and Policing Matters for the opportunity to be part of the conversation.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EskSdsxJFgqm07D5sJDtI?si=Nut83azlR52NRYl2XEUmjg

Policing Matters · Episode

06/11/2026

Spend a shift with Sgt. Botello and the Lake County Sheriff's Office - Michigan in this all-new episode of The Shift. From remote ORV trails to back roads and small-town neighborhoods, this episode showcases the wide variety of calls deputies handle while patrolling one of Michigan's largest rural counties.

Full Episode Here:
https://youtu.be/u2hSDUg0-u4?si=bgPoDVCRqeoprWUo

Massive thanks to Armor Express, for keeping our camera crew safe on location. Big thanks to KVCC Police & Corrections Academy for their support and additional production funding.

06/10/2026

The Lake County Sheriff's Office - Michigan joins The Shift tomorrow night in an all-new episode premiering at 8/7c on the Red Watch Productions YouTube channel.

Ride along with Sgt. Botello as viewers get an inside look at a shift that covers everything from an ORV crash in the trails and a vehicle-deer collision to a child exploitation investigation featuring Jake Hockey from Pred Task Force.

The episode also follows deputies as they respond to a domestic disturbance that quickly escalates, demonstrating how unpredictable a routine call can become.

From back roads and wooded trails to high-stakes investigations, this episode highlights the wide variety of calls deputies handle while serving one of Michigan's largest rural counties.

Catch the full episode here 👇
https://youtu.be/u2hSDUg0-u4?si=OPFYS9cO0tdOIzkv

06/03/2026

Officer Wynbeek shares her path into law enforcement, the pivotal role her parents played, and the invaluable support she receives from her colleagues. Plus, her pick for the ultimate cop movie.

Massive shout out to Armor Express for keeping us safe on location, and KVCC Police & Corrections Academy for providing additional production funding and support.

05/29/2026

A routine stop turns into a hole the driver just can’t stop digging.

This week on The Shift, we ride with Officer Wynbeek of the Sparta Police Department for a night of traffic stops, bizarre calls, and an OWI investigation that only gets worse with every word spoken.

Episode available now on the Red Watch Productions YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u162KGovCS0

Massive thank you to Armor Express for keeping our camera crews safe on location. Also, big shout out to KVCC Police & Corrections Academy for providing additional production funding and supporting The Shift.

05/28/2026

The Sparta Police Department joins The Shift tomorrow night in an all new episode premiering at 8/7c on the Red Watch Productions YouTube channel.

Ride along with Officer Wynbeek as viewers get an inside look at a full night shift on patrol.

The episode also follows an OWI investigation that steadily escalates as the stop continues, showing how quickly a seemingly simple call can turn into something much more serious.

From lighthearted moments to situations with real consequences, the episode highlights the unpredictable nature of patrol work and the challenges officers face throughout the night.

This episode is available to watch now:

https://youtu.be/u162KGovCS0?si=DMUy4XPYpkxOC5BO

Massive thank you to Village of Sparta - MI for welcoming us with open arms!

05/27/2026

Deputy DeJong responds to a late-night neighborhood disturbance after a few too many drinks turn a small disagreement into a full blown scene. Sometimes the job is chaos, sometimes it’s conflict resolution… and sometimes people just want to tell deputies they miss them.

New clip from Episode 5 of The Shift featuring the Kent County Sheriff's Office.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWc7eZEoJpg

Massive thank you to Armor Express for keeping our camera crews safe on location. Also, big shout out to KVCC Police & Corrections Academy for providing additional production funding and supporting The Shift.