MANAGING EDITOR'S POINT OF VIEW

So, what is a magazine? Coming from the Arabic word makhzan, meaning ‘storehouse,’ the term magazine was originally used to describe books as they were considered to be storehouses of knowledge. Eventually, the word came to refer to published periodicals like the storehouse of knowledge that is the BLUE Magazine!

The BLUE Magazine writers, new and existing alike, are some of the most talented in sharing wisdom and knowledge with our readers. Honing our writing skills, our contributors are masters of concise thought sharing while avoiding any double meanings or mistaken interpretations.

Please welcome some new writers… Marty Katz, Stan Popovich, and renowned attorney Lance LoRusso to our BLUE Magazine family. When your badge is wrongfully threatened, Lance is a go-to expert for his knowledge and expertise in your defense. His inaugural article for us appears in this edition of the magazine.

We are focusing attention in this issue on Violence Prevention and Mental Illness through our cover story as we seek to unravel the complex connection. Companion articles by Joe Pangaro, Understanding the Kill List brings attention to an important red flag for law enforcement and others. Leonard Sipes explores Can The Justice System Help Violent People With Mental Health Issues? Ken Dye writes Making the Case FOR Excited Delirium. All are must-read articles along with many other articles of interest and benefit.

Sadly, we have lost one of our own. BLUE Magazine mourns the loss of Baltimore City Police Major Wesley Wise (Ret.) who passed away earlier this year. In addition to being a prolific writer, after his service to Baltimore, he became a computer system trainer for the Kauai Hawaii Police Department. His reach and influence was far and wide. He is missed by his family, friends and all of us here at the BLUE Magazine. Be sure to read our tribute to him in this issue.
As always, reach out to us, share your thoughts, and continue to give us your wisdom. We are here for you as we collectively navigate the often tough world around us together.

Joel E. Gordon
Managing Editor