Gay Matter

After joining the Miami Beach Police Department in 1988, Blue had a distinguished record as a cop and a personnel file filled with letters of commendation and glowing evaluations that praise his high level of training and initiative. The allegations of improper sexual behavior are virtually the only blots on an otherwise spotless police career. In February 1989 Blue was named Officer of the Month for his part in an investigation that resulted in two men being arrested for having sex with, and taking pornographic photos of, a twelve-year-old boy.

"Due to these officers' aggressive patrol tactics," the commendation reads, "two dangerous child molesters have been removed from our streets, making our city a safer place to live.