Officer Roll Call

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.

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.

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.

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.

News editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss some of the more interesting news stories and videos of the week. From a confessed serial killer to bodycam footage that shocks the conscience to flying cars and a bear stuck in a car (how'd he get in there?), the conversation is interesting.

On this week's episode of The Lineup, we discuss potential ways to prevent active shooter events, what real police reform looks like, added efforts in Chicago for the holiday weekend, good Samaritans helping law enforcement and a burglar pair who butt dialed 9-1-1 while committing the crime.

Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss a variety of budget challenges and the impact, positive and negative, that budgets have on law enforcement operations. There are lessons learned from experienced Chiefs, Sheriffs and the past experiences of veteran officers.

Undercover Mom returns for another episode. Retired ATF agent Joe Vince Jr. and special guest Mary Ellen Vince, Joe's wife, talk about navigating the responsibilities of parenthood and the perils of law enforcement, from keeping the salty language at work to jumping into action when an informant calls about a guy looking to sell a load of dynamite he stole from the Alaskan pipeline.

News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss "the news" of the week. This week includes commentary on Police Week, honoring the fallen, decorating the heroes and two criminals who... should win awards for their stupidity.

News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the week's top news stories. Unfortunately that includes fallen officers, the heroic actions of a Texas and Oklahoma officers, an entire PD that shuts down and more.