Officer Roll Call

LODDs Down in 2025 and Rescuing a Boy from an Icy Pond

Join retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, and co-host Paul Peluso, Managing Editor of OFFICER Magazine, as they talk about topics fom the NLEOMF 2025 Officer Fatalities Report showing the lowest numbers since the 1940s to discussion about the ICE Agent lethal force engagement in Minneapolis, the conversation is sure to stimulate some conversation and learning points:
Report: 2025 Officer Line of Duty Deaths Hit Lowest Level in 80 Years
New Federal Law Mandates Trauma Kits for Law Enforcement Officers
Body Camera Footage Shows Man With Box Cutter Charging NYPD Officers
Get an Inside Look at Las Vegas Metro Police's New Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center
DHS: Woman Shot, Killed After Trying to Run Over ICE Agents During Minneapolis Protests
Minneapolis Police Chief Calls Fatal ICE Shooting 'Entirely Predictable'
Watch N.Y. Police Officer Crawl across Ice to Rescue Boy in Pond

OFFICER's Dumb Criminals of 2025: Stuck Doors, Empty Gas Tanks and Money Trails Foiled These Crooks

In the final of three special episodes looking back at 2025, retired Lt. Frank Borelli, OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso and News Editor Joe Vince put the spotlight on some of their favorite stories of any year: those dealing with dumb criminal. This year's incidents include:
Ohio police made an unusual discovery during a traffic stop arrest when they found a raccoon holding meth pipe inisde the vehicle.
A driver tried to elude Massachusetts State Police during a vehicle pursuit by hiding in a swimming pool.
Pennsylvania police were able to crack a series of gas station robberies thanks to following a trail of money left by one of the suspects.
A would-be car burlgar in New Jersey was foiled by doors that jammed.
A chase between an Illinois deputy and a suspect on a stolen motorcycle ended on an anti-climactic note when the bike ran out of gas.
A convicted felon pretended to be a Washington police officer while at the scene of a fire.

OFFICER's Favorite Heroic Police Stories of 2025: Daring Rescues, Compassionate Help and a Tale of Survival

The end of the year is a perfect time for reflection, and News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli using the change in the calendar to look back at our favorite stories of law enforcement valor in 2025.
Those examples of heroism that they are spotlighting include the following:
A dramatic hostage rescue by Florida deputies, who saved a boy who was being choked by a knife-wielding man in a helmet.
An Arizona police officer who fought past flames to rescue a firefighter's daughter from a burning car.
This time, it's bystanders doing the rescuing when citizens rushed to help a Tesxas deputy hanging from an overpass following a crash.
A quick-thinking New Mexico State Police trooper found a creative way to use a ladder and a backhoe to save a family after fast-moving flood waters flipped their car.
A Georgia deputy and police officer provided a compassionate rescue of sorts by helping a homeless couple and their dogs ahead of bad weather.
A Missouri police officer was shot four times while trying to detain a domestic violence suspect, and he recalls his survival and road to recovery.
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Our Favorite Feel-Good Police Stories of 2025 Feature Hugs, Angels and 'Stolen' Ice Cream
This special podcast episode looks back at the feel-good law enforcement stories of 2025, sharing examples of officers' compassion and kindness that will have you grabbing a tissue by the end. Check out what stories we featured.

Investigations Lead to Discovery of Shooting Suspect and FBI Arrests in Terror Plot

Join News Editor Joe Vince and co-host, OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso, as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
OFFICER Magazine Announces 2025 OFFICER Station Design Award Winners
Shifting Into High Gear: 2026 Model Year Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluations
Brown University Shooting: Suspect Found Dead in N.H. Storage Facility
FBI Arrests 4 to Thwart New Year's Eve Terror Plot Targeting Los Angeles-Area Businesses
Ohio Police Department Lets AI Answer Non-Emergency Calls
Survey: Over Third of Colo. Sheriff's Offices Maintain Active Posses
N.Y. Police Officer's Offer of Help Turns into Emotional Encounter for Woman: 'That Impacted My Life'
Calif. Police: Alleged Drunken Driver Accidentally Calls 9-1-1 after Crash

Are Artificial Intelligence-Created Police Suspect Images the Way of the Future?

Join News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
98-Year-Old N.C. Police Officer Retires after 68 Years with Force
Federal 'Back the Blue' Act Reintroduced: Violence Against Police 'Will Not Be Tolerated'
Ariz. Police Department Using Artificial Intelligence-Generated Images to Help Catch Suspects
Video: Wash. Deputies Make Several Rescues in Flooded RV Park
Bodycam: Mich. Police Exchange over 50 Shots with Gunman in Fierce Shootout During Stop
Watch Interpol Fugitive Lead Fla. Deputies on Wild Car, Foot Chase that Lasted 5 Hours
Video: Suspect Tells Fla. Deputies He 'Teleported' into Stolen Car after Crashing at over 100 MPH
Watch Texas Police Officer Comfort Girl 'Having a Bad Day' in Store

As Winter Hits, NYPD Officers Make Daring Rescues

Join retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, and co-host Paul Peluso, Managing Editor of OFFICER Magazine, as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
Ill. Police Officer Arrested During ICE Crackdown Returns to Duty
Video: Self-Driving Waymo Taxi Enters LAPD Standoff Scene
'Right Place, Right Time': Watch Md. Police Officer Nab Suspect in Middle of Nail Salon Burglary
Va. Police Department to Roll Out Real-Time Language Translators
Watch NYPD Officers Leap into Frigid River to Save Person Struggling in Water
Video: NYPD Officers Help Rescue Worker after 30-Foot Manhole Drop
Ohio Governor Vows to Target 1% Who are Violent Offenders
Ga. Sheriff's Office SWAT Medic Becomes 1st Woman on Team

OFFICER Magazine's Favorite Heartwarming Police Stories of 2025

With the year winding down, OFFICER Magazine editors look at their favorite feel-good stories involving law enforcement in 2025, the kind of headlines that don't receive the attention they deserve.
That's why News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli are spotlighting instances of police and law enforcement officers exhibiting compassion, kindness and empathy on the job. Make sure you have a hanky nearby; these stories are sure to melt even the coldest hearts.
Here are the stories Joe and Frank discuss:
A North Carolina deputy forges a touching bond during a traffic stop: "Do you need a hug?"
A boy calls 9-1-1 about his mom eating his ice cream, and Wisconsin police turn the response into a delicious teaching moment.
A teen graduating from high school makes a request of the Wyoming deputy who saved his life: Hand me my diploma.
A Pennsylvania police officer turns a sour lemonade stand gripe into a sweet moment.
A Cincinnati police shares a personal tragedy as he helps save a woman threatening to jump from a ledge: "There's an angel for you."
Florida police save a father and son after an SUV crash, and officers show the importance of emotional rescues.

Domestic Violence Call Leads to Deadly Shootout and Wounded Officers

Join retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, and co-host Paul Peluso, Managing Editor of OFFICER Magazine, as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
3 Kan. Sheriff's Deputies, Trooper Wounded in Deadly Shootout with Domestic Violence Gunman
Video: New Orleans Police Officer's Single Shot Ends Hostage Standoff
Watch Calif. Police Face Sparking Power Lines after DUI Crash
City Council Grounds Maine Police Drone Program Before it Takes Off
Pa. Police Union to Turn Restaurant into Officer Wellness Center
Watch Bystanders Rescue Atlanta Police Officer in Burning Cruiser
Photo: Nev. Police Officer's Rainy Day Help for Person in Wheelchair

Dramatic Gas Station Shootout Shows How Officers Can Change Tactics to Save Lives

Join News Editor Joe Vince and co-host, OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso, as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
Watch Denver Police Save Clerks in Gas Station Shootout with Gunman
S.C. Police Officer Saves 3 Women, Child from Submerged Golf Cart
Bodycam: Mich. Police Officer Delivers Baby During Stop with Help from Dispatcher Brother
Dallas Police Aim for Larger Recruit Classes in Push to Hit Hiring Goal
Watch Suspect Drop Out of Ceiling into Fla. SWAT Officers' Arms
Trail of Cash Leads Pa. Police to Suspects in Gas Station Robberies
Public Rallies to Rebuild Home for Slain Honolulu Police Officer's Son
 
 
 

Ohio Shootout Shows Increasing Unexpected Dangers of Traffic Stops

Join OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and co-host retired Lt. Frank Borelli as they talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
Watch Fla. Deputies Save Boy Being Choked by Knife-Wielding Man
Bodycam: Gunman Shoots Ohio Police Officer in Disturbing Halloween Traffic Stop Shootout
Ohio Bill Could Mean Jail Time for Motorists who Refuse to Identify Themselves During Traffic Stops
Watch Calif. Police Officer Take Down Fleeing Gunman with Cruiser
Fleeing Naked Shooting Suspect Struck by Ore. Police Cruiser
Video. Wash. Deputy's Grappler Ends Chase of Fleeing Armed Burglary Suspect
Former NFL Pro Bowler Starts Career as Fla. Sheriff's Officer
'Wanna Hop In?': Woman Gives La. Police Officer a Lift During Chase