Chief Joel Gordon (Ret.) Promoted to Editor-in-Chief of Blue Magazine

Blue Magazine is honored to announce the promotion of Chief Joel E. Gordon (Ret.) to editor-in-chief. Chief Gordon has distinguished himself over the past nine years at Blue Magazine. Starting as a contributing writer, Chief Gordon was quickly promoted to associate editor as his passion, intellect, journalism, and editing abilities were impressive and unmatched. In 2021, Chief Gordon was selected as managing editor, where he continually worked to lead Blue Magazine to higher levels of success.  

Chief Gordon is a former field training officer with the Baltimore City Police Department and is a past Chief of Police for the city of Kingwood, West Virginia. He has also served as vice-chair of a multi-jurisdictional regional narcotics task force. He is the author of the book “Still Seeking Justice: One Officer’s Story” and founded the popular Facebook group Police Authors Seeking Justice. Chief Gordon is the past recipient of our most prestigious award for Senior Journalist of the Year and has earned several additional journalism awards.

Congratulations, and thank you, Chief Gordon, for all you do for our publication and law enforcement on the national stage. We are honored to have you now serve as the editor-in-chief of Blue Magazine. We wish you much success in your new position.

George M. Beck, Jr. Ph.D.

Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief Emeritus