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Personal Statement from the Editor...

Welcome to our next issue, Narcot- ed trauma kits (IF AK) to underfunded
ic Officers Magazine, February 2019. law enforcement agencies, individuals
As always, I would like to thank each and to K-9 associations as well. Anoth-
of you for advertising, your support, er program we continue to support is
hard work and dedication. None of this D.A.R.E. America. It is through drug
is possible without you. I am here to education that we can continue to teach
educate the public and law enforcement our youth the dangers and harmful
community in the awareness of narcot- effects of drug use and abuse. Each year
ics, drugs, and other addictive substanc- many of our law enforcement officers,
es. I also make every effort to support including K-9’s and public officials
programs that teach kids, parents, and make the ultimate sacrifice. We ask
the law enforcement community about that you remember the fallen as we pay
drug use. tribute each year.
Interesting article I read from Re- Our publication has always received
covery Boot Camp talked about if drug outstanding support from the public and
trafficking can be stopped. What is law business community leaders across the
enforcement’s effect on drug traffick- nation. Our sponsors show their appre-
ing? Law enforcement does its part to ciation by taking out an advertisement
catch drug traffickers at every level. in the Narcotic Officers Magazine,
The problem is that there truly is no displaying their decals on their vehicles
one who’s irreplaceable when it comes or place of business. Please support
to the drug trade. Everyone involved in the advertisers whenever possible. The
drug trafficking works hard to evade law advertisers offer several goods and
enforcement, and it is a constant cat- services that stretch across the nation.
and-mouse game between DEA agents If possible, please try to support the
and drug traffickers, distributors, and businesses that advertise in the Narcotic
dealers. But no matter who law en- Officers Magazine. You can follow us
forcement catches, there’s someone else on our Facebook to stay up to date with
ready to step in and take their place. the latest in equipment donations and
I believe education is a great tool. news. Together, we can make a differ-
Law enforcement is an important part of ence! Stay Safe!
stopping the drug trade, but it alone isn’t
enough. There will always be more drug
traffickers waiting to replace anyone Matt Neelley
who law enforcement catches because President
of the kind of money they can make
by selling drugs. If the supply is going
to be there, then the best solution is to
lower the demand. While it isn’t easy,
providing more drug education is a key
factor in stopping people from using
drugs. The best time to educate people
on the dangers of drug use is when they
are children, before they’ve had the
chance to try anything.
We are still donating the much-need-

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