Officer Roll Call

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'

Previewing the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition

Join retired Lt. Frank Borelli, Editorial Director of Officer Media Group, and co-host Paul Peluso, Managing Editor of OFFICER Magazine, as they preview IACP 2025 in Denver, along with content from the September/October issue of OFFICER Magazine, including:
2025 OFFICER Innovation Awards
2025 OFFICER Magazine Valor Awards
2026 OFFICER Media Group State of the Law Enforcement Industry Projection Survey Summary
OFFICER Labs: Urban SDK
OFFICER Labs: Glock/Aimpoint COA Combo
OFFICER Labs: Vector Solutions Scheduling

The Crowd Control Dilemma and the Importance of Less-Lethal Weapons

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:
Watch Officers Open Fire on Accused Mich. Mormon Church Shooter Minutes after Attack
Mass. Police Faced Violent Clashes During Weekend Street Takeovers
4 Boston Police Officers Injured Trying to Quell Protest
Los Angeles to Appeal Court Order Limiting LAPD's Use of Crowd Control Weapons
Ohio Sheriff's Department Adopts New Policy that Limits Chase for Felony Offenders
Union: Exodus of Wash. Deputies Will Continue Unless Pay Improved
Watch Loyal Dog Lead Fla. Deputy to Missing 86-Year-Old Woman

The Lineup: Autonomous Vehicles Provide Challenges for Law Enforcement

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:
Watch Driver Admit to Ramming Ill. Police Car Because 'I Hate Cops'
Mich. Mormon Church Shooting
New York Governor Demands Trump Reverse Deep Cuts to Anti-Terrorism Funds to NYPD, FDNY
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Unveils Nation's 1st Autonomous Cruiser
Driverless Car Makes Illegal U-Turn in Front of Calif. Police Officers