Blue Review Magazine
2023 Blue Review, Issue 17

July 26, 2024

In this issue we cover a past case that impacted lives in Jesup, GA, including that of SSPBA secretary and treasurer; we see our Virginia Division reach 10,000 members; we learn about the need for PTSD awareness seminars and the vital role it can serve in saving officers lives; and many more interesting topics.

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2022 Blue Review, Issue 16

July 14, 2023

In this issue we honor the late Johnny Bohanan, SSPBA board member and TNPBA division president; we follow a legal case in Virginia, where PBA successfully defended a member on trial for murder; we learn about the complexities of Giglio issues; and we highlight many more topics of interest to our members.

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2021 Blue Review, Issue 15

June 28, 2022

In the latest issue we cover SSPBA's Senior Vice President's retirement, Trooper Lopez's miraculous recovery and much more.

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2020 Blue Review, Issue 14

August 27, 2021

In the latest issue we cover K-9 handler Deputy Zeisloft and therapy dog Beethoven, West Virginia's win to bring a critically-needed pay raise to it's officers, and much more.

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2019 Blue Review, issue 13

April 30, 2020

In the latest issue we honor Charlie Maddox, SSPBA Pioneer, learn about the Honor Guard and how they pay tribute; go on another one of Joe's adventures; and many more topics.

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2018 Blue Review, issue 12

January 29, 2019

In the latest issue we learn about Human Trafficking Awareness and training officers to spot the signs; man's best friend, in life and law enforcement; and many more interesting topics

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2017 Blue Review, issue 11

January 10, 2018

In the latest issue we learn how the Post Critical Incident Seminars are saving officers' lives, careers and marriages; honor the memory of fallen Sergeant Meggan Callahan while working to improve corrections officers' working conditions; rock out with Chris Lane; and many more interesting topics.

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2016 Blue Review, issue 10

January 19, 2017

In the latest issue we cover 10 things to remember after an officer-involved shooting, learn about the Alabama member back to work after being cleared of charges, meet the MSPBA member awarded the purple heart medal, and many more interesting topics.

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2015 Blue Review, issue 9

November 19, 2015

In this issue we discuss how politicized indictments are threatening the legal safety of officers, 5 notorious outlaws from Alabama's wild west days, how the NCPBA assisted an embattled police department in selecting a new chief, as well as many other things.

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2014 Blue Review, Issue 8

October 13, 2014

In this issue we discuss what you should be careful about when posting to social media, one PBAGA member's path to sobriety, and how to respond if you're the target of an investigation.

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2013 Blue Review, Issue 7

August 31, 2013

In this issue we discuss the PBF's Behind the Badge seminars surrounding police suicide and PTSD and how one member's injury was not going to keep him down.

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2012 Blue Review, issue 6

August 1, 2012

In this issue we discuss the implementation of the new structure of the SSPBA, we meet the new president of the Southern States PBA and take a deeper look into the Police Benevolent Foundations "I wish you knew" campaign.

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2010 Blue Review, issue 5

August 1, 2010

In this issue we discuss the reason you joined the PBA, commonly seen practices that prove fatal to chapter success and the facelift that the PBA is getting on the web.

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2009 Blue Review, issue 4

August 1, 2009

In this issue we talk about why governmental affairs is such an important part of the PBA system, how the candidate interview process works when screening candidates during election time and the growing epidemic of officer suicide that has swept through the LEO community.

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Southern States PBA News
ALPBA scholarship recipient plans to hit the ground in college

December 11, 2024

Maddie Cone, Auburn University freshman, is eager to show her love for the outside world with a degree in agricultural education. "I chose this field to create change in the world through my love for agriculture and education," she said. "Receiving this scholarship is a great honor," she said. "Law enforcement runs deep in my family. This scholarship not only helps to alleviate the financial burdens of college, but it also shows the great support PBF has for the families of law enforcement." Maddie said she is excited about her future and teaching young students to love and appreciate the earth as much as she always has.

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Social Security Fairness Act

The Social Security Fairness Act has passed the House and is now in the Senate! Learn more about what you can do.

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NCPBA Scholarship Recipient Trey Hinson

November 25, 2024

Whatever Piedmont High School graduate Trey Hinson tackles, he conquers. Next up, college and a law enforcement career in the footsteps of his father, NCPBA member Jason Hinson. Trey has earned two scholarships, in fact, the NCBA Division scholarship and a Foundation Scholarship, earmarked for those students pursuing a degree in criminal justice or criminology. He started college at Appalachian State University in fall of 2024.

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