Officer Roll Call

Roll Call: Artificial Intelligence & Law Enforcement

Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss artificial intelligence in law enforcement and some of its most common integrations.

The Lineup: A Stolen Cruiser, a SWAT Sniper's Life-Saving Shot and a PD's Return after 40 Years

In the latest episode, OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince is joined by retired Lt. Frank Borelli, and they talk about the week's police and law enforcement headlines, including:
a woman taking off with a Florida deputy's cruiser
a 19-year-old driver who led deputies on a chase for "fun"
an unusual traffic stop as Florida deputies encounter a driver on a closed beach who found out his "truck don't surf"
a SWAT sniper saves the lives of hostages in a bank standoff
wounded Pennsylvania police officers pulled to safety after a suspect opens fire at a bizarre standoff that ended with a house in flames
the wife of a Missouri police officer taking officials to task for short staffing that could endanger officers
a California city's police department returning after over four decades
a Michigan police K-9 risking his life to protect officers and being stabbed multiple times with a box cutter.

The Lineup: NYPD Attacks, Cutting Positions to Help Staffing, and When a Work Shift Is a Day at the Circus

In the latest episode, retired Lt. Frank Borelli is back from SHOT Show—under the weather and a little grumpy. He joins News Editor Joe Vince to talk about the week's police and law enforcement headlines, including:
newly released body camera footage of a horrific attack that injured two NYPD officers
another attack on NYPD officers, this one outside a Times Square migrant shelter
criticism of a St. Louis-area anti-violence plan that emphasizes social services at the expense of law enforcement
Cleveland's mayor cutting nearly 150 police positions in an effort to help recruitment
Arizona officials looking at the pre-employment marijuana use waiting period for police recruits
an Indiana trooper and deputy rescuing circus animals from a truck fire

Roll Call: Discussing SHOT Show 2024

OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss some of the new products unveiled at SHOT Show 2024, as well as some characteristics of the show, challenges and more.

The Lineup: Thin Ice Rescues and Should Deputies Ever Be Allowed to Mix Alcohol and Guns

In the latest episode, News Editor Joe Vince is joined by OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso, and they talk about the week's police and law enforcement headlines, including:
a pair of dramatic frozen pond rescues
Los Angeles County considering banning deputies from drinking and carrying firearms, on or off duty
how signing bonuses have helped a California department write a hiring success story
two escaped inmates in need of better Get Out of Jail Free cards
and the heartwarming friendship between a Pennsylvania school resource officer and a 6-year-old boy that shows the tremendous impact those individuals can have on the lives of students.
 

The Lineup: Uvalde Report, Chilly Rescues, Hero Examples and Stupid Criminals

Listen in as News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the Justice Department's after-action critical incident report of the Uvalde school attack. Keep listening to hear about heroic rescues in icy waters, an officer recovering from a gunshot to the head and the criminals who apparently didn't realize they left a clear trail in the snow.

Roll Call: Traffic Safety & Enforcement In & Around the Patrol SUV

Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the differences in cover and concealment, comparing today's common patrol SUV with the full-size sedans of yesteryear.

The Lineup: Low Homicide Rates, Building Friendships and One Wild Cat

This week's episode is hosted by Magazine Editor Paul Peluso along with retired LT Frank Borelli. They discuss the hot stories of the week to include stories about how East Palo Alto had zero homicides in 2023, NYC has decided not to freeze hiring police or layoff firefighters, and that one officer who was brave enough to pick up and cradle an injured bobcat.

The Lineup: Another School Shooting, Staffing Challenges & the Uber Escape Plan

Listen as News Editor Joe Vince and retired LT Frank Borelli discuss the top police and law enforcement news of the week, from the school shooting in Iowa to staffing challenges across the Midwest and a burglar who tried to make his escape by calling an Uber.

Roll Call: New Years Resolutions in 2024

In this episode, News Editor Joe Vince joins retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss law enforcement resolutions for 2024, not only from a personal perspective but also from an agency outlook. Have you made any resolutions? Are you going to? Some of them might be pretty smart!