Editor's Point of View

Welcome to another excellent issue of Blue Magazine! We have so much information to share with you. As you can tell by our cover, we spotlight Michelle Malkin for her strong stance in support of law enforcement. Malkin takes significant risks to stand out front supporting our profession. Malkin discusses a wide range of issues affecting law enforcement. Thank you, Michelle, for championing justice and for fighting for the men and women of law enforcement. We appreciate you.

Blue Magazine partnered with Brothers Before Others (BBO) and Moment of Silence to host a night for law enforcement like no other seen before. Nearly 1000 officers from all over the country gathered in New Jersey to unite and strengthen our profession. If you were there, I am sure you will agree, Night to Unite was powerful and demonstrated what is possible when passionate and dedicated active and retired law enforcement officers come together with a common purpose to unite our profession. On behalf of Blue Magazine, we thank everyone who made this event happen, including our loyal sponsors and supporters. Thank you to BBO’s leader Michael Burke, and Moment of Silence’s leader Steve Olimpio. Thank you to Daniel Del Valle, the leader of Blue Magazine, who works endlessly, and prefers to stay in the background turning the gears. Over the years, these leaders have enhanced the quality of our brother and sisterhood. Thank you for all you do for law enforcement. Your work is noticed and appreciated.

2020 is quickly approaching. 2019 moved at breakneck speeds. Over the year, Blue Magazine was again out front advocating and promoting awareness to keep officers safe and alive. We’ve stood up against those attacking our profession for votes, personal gain, ratings and such. As much traction as we have gained, there is a tremendous amount of work to do, and we are looking forward to 2020!

Thank you, President Trump for your support of law enforcement and the Blue Magazine. President Trump was given a copy of Blue Magazine to read and another copy he autographed and returned to us. We have since heard he enjoyed reading our magazine. Thank you to all our writers, staff, and supporters who make Blue Magazine the premiere national law enforcement publication. We are reaching new levels of success together.

Have a safe and happy holiday season. Take this time to spend with family and loved ones—the ones who deserve your time and attention. In our busy lives we can easily become distracted and forget the ones who love and appreciate us. Therefore, refocus and make this holiday season a memorable one. You deserve it!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!