Officer Roll Call

The Lineup: Our community, take home cars, bozo no-nos and cool popsicles

Editor Paul Peluso is joined by retired Lt. Frank Borelli to discuss our annual State of the Industry Projection survey, LoDDs so far in 2023, take home patrol cars, the new US Marshals museum and using popsicles to connect with the community.

The Lineup: Line-of-Duty Deaths and Unusual Rescues

In this week's episode, Assistant Editor Joe Vince is joined by Editor Paul Peluso, and they discuss two tragic shootings involving officers—one in Iowa and another in Georgia—as well as two incredible rescues.

Officer Roll Call: Specialized Vehicles Are Exactly That & Of Unique Value

Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss a variety of specialized vehicles from boats to APCs, and the unique role such vehicles can play in law enforcement duties. Further discussion centers around increasing career experience through duty assignments where such vehicles are used.

Lineup: Rescuing Firefighters, Rescuing People, Rescuing Animals and Having Fun

News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli talk about six of this week's news stories. From an officer stopping an active shooter attack to officers rescuing children to deputies saving a manatee... we discuss officers doing what they usually do. We even talk about the officer who unsuccessfully navigates a slip-n-slide in 114 degree weather.

Lineup: Cops as Firefighters, Hostage Rescue and Stupid Criminal Files

News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli talk about the week's most interesting law enforcement news stories: When cops act as firefighters and rescue people from burning buildings; when officers rescue a kidnapped woman from her ex, and the criminals who try to carjack a police car or hide sex toys in their pants.

Riot Control Equipment & Less Lethal Tools: ”Old” Can Be Dangerous

Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the dangers of not updating your riot control gear as well as developments in new less-lethal tools including the Taser 10.

The Lineup: Saving Lives, Recruiting & Retention, and HUMAN Officers

News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lieutenant Frank Borelli discuss this week's top articles that show some creative thinking and commitment to saving lives, some challenges to recruiting and retention agencies are facing, and the perfect example of the human side of law enforcement.

Command Q&A: Station Design in the New Millennium

Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Police Chief Phillip Norton speaks to OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso about what law enforcement agencies need to keep in mind during the planning and construction stages of a new facility.

The Lineup: The Good, The Bad and The... UFOs?

News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the increase in ambush attacks on officers and what's driving it. They also talk about a couple of instances wherein officers saved lives (or delivered one and saved one) and then they wrap up the segment talking about aliens seen in Nevada.

Training: Budgets, Concerns, Targets and Reasons Why

Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss training and all of the concerns related thereto. How do we justify budgets? How do we justify travel? How do we prioritize training topics? Give it a listen before your next budget meeting or training request.