Officer Roll Call

Roll Call: Contemporary Challenges of Recruiting & Retention

Managing Editor Paul Peluso and retired LT Frank Borelli discuss today's challenges in recruiting and retention and what some agencies are doing to address them. From finding recruits to filtering through them in the full process, what's your agency doing to keep staffing at sufficient levels?

The Lineup: Hidden & Naked Criminals, Feel Good Stories & The Self-Service Warrant

News Editor Joe Vince and Editorial Director Frank Borelli discuss the week's top news stories for the law enforcement community. From criminals hidden in secret rooms under trap doors to a potential active shooter who took himself out before attacking anything and on to the criminal who left his own arrest warrant at a crime scene, we discuss the good, the potentially ugly and the fun.

Active Shooter Event & Response Evolution 4: Sponsored by FirstNet, powered by AT&T

In this fourth episode of our six-episode series, retired Lt. Frank Borelli and News Editor Joe Vince look back at several pre-modern attacks on schools from the late 1800s and early 1900s. They also discuss citizen-prevented attacks and some law enforcement responses that were sub-par. 
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The Lineup: The Good, The Bad, and the...Room Temperature IQ

This week news editor Joe Vince and retired LT Frank Borelli talk about the mass shooting in Maine, a heroic rescue, helpful citizens, not so helpful citizens and the guy who was "as advertised."

Roll Call: LE Reform as Projected in Our Industry Survey

Editor Paul Peluso and retired LT Frank Borelli discuss Officer Media Group's 2024 State of the Industry Projection Survey and what the responses may mean for the industry.

The Lineup: Recognizing heroism, Danger on the roadside, and Stupid Criminals

In this episode of The Lineup, News Editor Joe Vince and retired LT Frank Borelli talk about a variety of subjects from a report about the police response to a mass attack at Michigan State University last February, to officers hurt on traffic stops, unnecessary laws and stupid criminals.

Command Q&A: Community Policing

Benson, North Carolina, Police Chief Greg Percy recently spoke to OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso about the importance of community policing and how his officers engage with the public.

Active Shooter Event & Response Evolution 3: Sponsored by FirstNet, powered by AT&T

In the third episode in our six-part special podcast series on active shooter event and response evolution, retired Lt. Frank Borelli and AT&T's Stephen Devine discuss the importance of communications and data connectivity during and after an active shooter attack. The tools FirstNet has available to empower interoperability are discussed, as well as ways they support a more efficient and effective response. When every second counts, first responders count on FirstNet.

The Lineup: A Deadly Shooting and a Tragic Fire

Guest co-host Paul Peluso, editor of OFFICER Magazine, joins Assistant Editor Joe Vince to discuss a shooting that killed a Philadelphia police officer and injured another as they confronted several people breaking into a vehicle in an airport garage. They also talk about a mobile shooting range fire that injured two California deputies, a tragic anniversary in Connecticut and a pizza with an unusual topping: a loaded gun.

Roll Call: Advancements in Duty Gear for Comfort and Safety

Editor Paul Peluso and retired LT Frank Borelli discuss recent advancements in duty gear design, materials and more. The impact of the materials and design evolution goes far beyond function, resulting in more professional appearance, more comfort on the job, lower stress and better mental well-being.