Officer Roll Call

In this week's episode of The Lineup, News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss some interesting events of the week. A tenant decided he was not going to be evicted, and Twitter posters claimed "hundreds of rounds fired," along with "thousands of SWAT officers." A woman being held captive was rescued, AI is being tested to check our professionalism (in our language) and that one...

In this week's episode, News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli talk about how using a patrol SUV to save a suicidal and publicly threatening individual was quick thinking and good work. Following that, they discuss a heroic water rescue, on-going staffing challenges and a great friendship story out of Chicago that saw a police officer mentoring a teenager all the way to college.

With the '23-'24 school year either having already started, or getting ready to start, across our country, Editor Paul Peluso and Editorial Director Frank Borelli discuss how things have changed for School Resource Officers (SROs) since their inception and what the big focuses are in their duties today.

Branch County, Michigan, Sheriff John Pollack recently spoke to OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso about how finding new deputies has become harder and what his agency is doing to cope with the new normal.

Assistant Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli talk about six of the week's most interesting stories: A citizen helps an officer when a suspect tries to take the officer's gun, politicians (gasp!) call for more respect for the police, staffing, police suicide, new policing concepts and a dog who swims in a baptismal font.

Assistant Editor Joe Vince and guest host Paul Peluso, OFFICER Magazine's editor, talk about how law enforcement was saving lives and preventing tragedies this week, and they look at Tennessee police averting a possible mass shooting, a Florida deputy stopping a speeding, out-of-control boat and other headlines.

In this episode, Editor Paul Peluso and retired LT Frank Borelli discuss the contemporary challenges of recruiting and retention and what one Sheriff and one Chief have said seems to work best.

News Editor Joe Vince and retired LT Frank Borelli discuss what was making law enforcement headlines this week. That includes tragic event at the top in Florida, a state of emergency declared over staffing shortages at a California police department, and an entire force in Oklahoma quitting. Joe and Frank also talk about police-specific legal rulings in Arizona and California, and they shine a spo...

This week, Associate Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss several examples of officers rescuing people, how political pandering is negatively affecting a police station in Chicago, one citizen who decided to be helpful by tackling a fleeing criminal and that one guy... who tried to become alligator food as he hid from the police.

In this episode, Editor Paul Peluso and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss what truly defines a "full-size duty handgun," as well as talking about accessories, such as optics and lights for handguns. Finally, they wrap up with looks at holsters for on- and off-duty use.    

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.