Officer Roll Call

Officer Roll Call: Christmas Wish List, the Holidays and Trump as President

OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli, the Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, talk about the holidays, Frank's "Christmas Wishlist" feature slated for the November/December issue of OFFICER Magazine and what the election of Donald Trump as president could mean for law enforcement in 2025.

The Lineup: Capturing a Community Coming Together after the Storm

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:
a North Carolina police department's 10-minute video that documented how officers worked with the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
a Phoenix police officer's amazing rescue of a driver trapped in a car submerged in a pool
a Connecticut appeals court hearing opening arguments on whether shining a police cruiser's on a person constitute detaining them
New Mexico lawmakers considering the creation of a law enforcement unit for its cannabis division
a Michigan sheriff reducing road patrols after a tax increase ballot measure failed
a Washington deputy using a Grappler device to end a vehicle chase involving an armed fugitive
a Minnesota police who was honored for saving the life of a Purple Heart recipient

The Lineup: Tragic Outcomes of Two DUI Crashes in Colorado

OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince and guest co-host, Managing Editor Paul Peluso, talk about some of the week's top police and law enforcement news, including:
Colo. Police Officer Killed in Roadside Crash with Alleged DUI Driver
Colo. Police Officer's 1st Patrol Ends with Suspected Drunk Driver Crash
Wash. Police Department Moves Away from 'Exceptional Techniques'
Entire Okla. Police Department Quits on Same Day: 'The Right Decision'
Job's Stresses Took Toll on Retiring Maine Police Chief: 'Too Many Deaths'
Texas Police Force Now Allowed to Have 'Well-Groomed Beards'
Viral Cybertruck-Lamborghini Contest Helps Va. Police Nab Speed Racers

Officer Roll Call: Veterans in Law Enforcement and Leadership Development

OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli, the Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, talk about the importance of military veterans in law enforcement ahead of Veterans Day and discuss leadership articles contributed by Chief William Harvey.

The Lineup: A Porta-Potty Is Not a Hiding Place

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:
an NYPD sergeant's courageous efforts to save a young girl in 1998 inspiring her brother to become a recruit in 2024
New Orleans' police superintendent saying she's reviving a recently halted promotions list for captains and majors
a suspect who warns Florida deputies before taking off with a cruiser
a reckless driving performing doughnuts to elude Tennessee police during a chase
two police departments in the California Bay Area using new AI technology to combat illegal street sideshows
a Florida deputy jumping into a kayak to rescue a distressed dog in a canal
an accused burglary suspect leaping off a roof and trying, unsuccessfully, to escape California police by hiding in a porta-potty.

The Lineup: How Sitting Down Helped Officer Connect with Kid in Crisis

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:
the IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year Award making history this year
a Michigan officer kicking in a door to rescue an injured man inside a burning home
the rescue of a critically injured Florida sheriff's deputy who was trapped in a cruiser submerged in floodwaters
the Baltimore County Police Department enforcing a policy limiting how long injured officers can work “light duty”
leaked audio of a Los Angeles city council candidate quoting N.W.A and saying "F--- the police" in response to a question about police spending
the creative lengths some departments go to in making Halloween safety videos
the longest-serving sheriff in the country passes away at 92
a Colorado police officer's touching talk with a distressed 9-year-old runaway

Officer Roll Call: IACP 2024 in Review

OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli, the Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, talk about what they saw in the Expo Hall of IACP 2024 in Boston this week and cover some of the articles from the Communications Special Section from the September/October Issue of OFFICER Magazine.
Other IACP Coverage:
IACP 2024: Stories Coming Out of Law Enforcement Conference in Boston
IACP 2024: Images & Info from the Annual Police Event
IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year Award Makes History in 2024

The Lineup: A 'Meaty' Fentanyl Seizure & a Bizarre Roadside Fall

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:
a California police department's new pilot program to not respond to non-injury crashes in order to prioritize resources
a California Highway Patrol stop that uncovered 11 pounds of fentanyl in packets of carne asada
a bizarre chase that ended with a suspect trying to light a tennis ball filled with explosive material as Washington police were in pursuit
street racers pursuing a Washington sheriff's deputy who was trying to chase down a fleeing street takeover participant
a strange accident as a downed telephone pole takes out a New Hampshire police officer
a New York-New Jersey Port Authority police officer who was slashed trying to stop a carjacker on the George Washington Bridge
body camera footage of a violent knife attack on a Virginia police officer
a dramatic rescue by Seattle police as an officer pulled a seriously injured man off of train tracks moments before a train come through.

Command Q&A: Connecting With the Community

Cheshire County (NH) Sheriff Eli Rivera talks to OFFICER Magazine Managing Editor Paul Peluso about community-oriented policing strategies and how agencies can better engage with their residents. 

The Lineup: Hurricane Milton Valor and a (Not-So) Deceptive Drug Bag

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:
heroic efforts by Florida law enforcement during Hurricane Milton (here, here and here)
a Pennsylvania police department's Open Gym program that keeps kids out of trouble by keeping them off the streets
the New Orleans Police Department's struggles with cadet dropouts
St. Louis' police chief detaining a carjacking suspect after the funeral of a fallen officer
a couple stopped in a stolen car whose deceptively labeled bag didn't fool Oregon police about the drugs inside