Managing Editor's Message

It’s here! 2025 is a year full of promise. As the Independent Voice of Law Enforcement BLUE Magazine is having quite an impact!

Many congratulations are in order. Our 47th President and supporter of BLUE, Donald J. Trump, his Vice President J.D. Vance and their stellar cabinet along with other appointees such as Border Czar Tom Homan lead in our salute to achievement. Congratulations also go out to Blue Magazine Writer, Police Chief Dr. Ron Camacho, who credits, in part, the exposure from his impressive articles on leadership that we published in BLUE Magazine for helping to make his dream come true being appointed as Police Chief for the 300+ officers of the North Charleston (SC) PD. Also, special mention goes out to BLUE magazine Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief Emeritus George Beck for his promotion to second in command as Captain in the Palisades Park (NJ) PD.

I am most grateful to have been named as BLUE Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief moving forward. This honor would not have been possible without our stellar team of writers, editors, and supporters.

In this issue… Keven Hendricks gives us useful information via his cover story on Cryptocurrency Investigations. John Giduck gives us an in-depth view of the necessity of a warrior mentality both in military operations and in domestic law enforcement invia his insightful essay:  The Horror of Real Hand-to-Hand Combat: A Case Study from the Ukraine War. Self-care is addressed in this issue as our personal health and resilience must remain front and center. As Monica Crawford of Five-O Fierce and Fit frequently tells us "you can't pour from an empty cup." Welcome to Dr. Natanya Wachtel Blue Magazine’s new columnist on mental health in law enforcement. She will feature real stories from officers who have faced mental health issues. Her goal is to provide insights, practical advice, and accessible wellness tips for those who may be navigating similar struggles.

Looking ahead, we remain encouraged and are focused on promoting and protecting the protectors in and of law enforcement. Stay connected as we soar to new heights. We are always nearby so feel free to reach out to us and our sister organization Moment of Silence. We are here for you now and always.

Joel E. Gordon

Editor-in-Chief