Officer Roll Call

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

Military Veterans in Law Enforcement: What are the Benefits and the Challenges?

For Veterans Day, this special episode of the Officer Roll Call podcast takes a look at former military members working in law enforcement.
OFFICER Magazine Editorial Director, Lt. Frank Borelli (ret.)—an Army service veteran—retired Chief William Harvey—also an Army service veteran—and Constable Guy Beveridge—another Army service veteran—discuss the benefits and challenges of hiring veterans.

New State Law Outlines Guidelines for AI Police Reporting

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:
New Calif. Law Outlines New AI Police Reporting Guidelines
Calif. Deputy Fatally Shot in Head During Domestic Violence Call
Ga. Police Officer, Firefighter Attacked by Man with Sword
Video: Mich. Police Rescue Trapped Residents in Senior Center Fire
'Right Place, Right Time': Watch Texas Police Officer Save Girl in Crisis Walking on Interstate
Watch Ohio Police Officer Jump into Cold Lagoon to Save Drowning Man
Watch Texas Police Help Save Baby Pinned under Overturned Car

Why Increased Medical Training Becoming Essential for Law Enforcement Officers

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:
Mont. Sheriff to Increase Deputies' First Responder Medical Training
Video: Convicted Felon Tries to Pass Himself Off as Wash. Police Officer at Fire Scene
Pilot Program Will Pay Majority of Childcare Costs for Mo. City's Police, First Responders
San Francisco Police Department Makes 'Aggressive' Hiring Push in Front of Calif. Station
Watch Atlanta Police Stop Gunman Threatening to 'Shoot Up' Airport
Bystanders Pull Injured Atlanta Police Officer from Fiery Crash
Resident Gifts $100K to N.D. Police Department on Her 85th Birthday
N.C. Police's Social Media Post Turns into Global T-Shirt Craze: 'It Came Out of Nowhere'