MANAGING EDITOR’S POINT OF VIEW

MANAGING EDITOR’S POINT OF VIEW

Have you ever stopped to think about what human traits are best in a law enforcement officer? Besides the obvious compassion, even temperament and desire to help others, perhaps one of the most important traits in anyone tasked to patrol our communities and perform investigations is that of curiosity.

Curiosity is often followed by answers and solutions. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.” It does not go unnoticed that a common thread in finding solutions exists in individuals who are willing to examine contrarian views and are curious as to the hows, whys and wherefores of the world around us.

BLUE Magazine writers have consistently exhibited these traits while providing insights and solutions to many of the problems which surround us. Look at any issue of our magazine and you will find great content that is multi-faceted: exploratory, enlightening, entertaining and beneficial.

During my career as a law enforcement officer and chief of police, back in my day, top of mind awareness was given to officer safety. The goal was to police to the best of our ability, and at the end of each tour of duty and assignment get to go home in harmless fashion. This is, of course, often a tall order.

In this issue, Chief Ron Camacho explores the missing piece to overcoming resistance to change by Developing Buy-in. Police Recruiting in Today’s Challenging Environment is examined by Ken Dye. And I discuss officer safety directly asking, “Who among us wouldn’t rather stand our ground than be put in the ground?” in my article UNDER ATTACK: Here, There and Everywhere.

The Moment of Silence and BLUE Magazine Blue Unity Night event, held this past September in warm and sunny Davie, Florida, served as reminder to each attendee of our individual worth and the fact that together in unity great achievements are not only possible but frequently can be had. Reach out… we are here for you just as you remain in support of others.

As the holiday season is upon us and a New Year looms on the horizon, let us reflect on the year that was and set our sights on a safe, goal-oriented 2023 ahead.

Joel E. Gordon
Managing Editor