San Bernardino PD Briefing Room

TUNE IN WITH DISPATCH 🎤 Tune in to this episode of "The Briefing Room," where Sgt. Gray interviews dispatchers Michelle Fish and Amanda Gonzales. They discuss what life is like as a dispatcher and share some interesting experiences they've had. We are also hiring new dispatchers for any listeners who may be interested! If so, head over to joinsbpd.org.

Tune in to this episode from, "The Briefing Room" where Lt. Kohrell and sidekick Sgt. Gray interviewed a friend and attendee of the "Women's Self-Defense Class." She will be speaking on the many things the class has to offer, and how women can benefit from it. 

Tune in to this episode from, "The Briefing Room" where Lt. Kohrell and sidekick Sgt. Gray interviewed both Trainee Bobby Rodriguez and AJ Raya, who recently graduated from the San Bernardino Sherriffs Academy, Class 234. They discussed their experience going through the 23-week course and provided insight for those interested in joining our Department. To join, visit JOINSBPD.ORG and ap...

Tune in to this episode from, “The Briefing Room” where Lt. Kohrell and sidekick Sgt. Gray interviews both TJ and Fabian who are part of the video and audio crew for the TV show, COPS. They discussed what it was like to film our very own SBPD Officers in action for the past eight weeks. They also conversed about what their life is like traveling on the road from city to city across the nation work...

Lt. Jennifer Kohrell and Sgt. Chris Grey interviewed Chief Goodman about his first year at San Bernardino Police Department. They discuss the good, the bad, and where the Department is headed. You don't want to miss the discussion, listen now! 

In this episode, Lt. Jennifer Kohrell and Sgt. Chris Gray interview guest speaker Mike Soto from “Work for Warriors”. Mike is a 23-year Army veteran who now provides assistance in obtaining employment and providing resources for military personnel and their families. Whether preparing for the transition from the military or if they have been out for several years, Work for Warriors is ready to hel...

San Bernardino PD is looking for good people to serve as officers in our community, and sometimes our applicants are law enforcement officers already working at other agencies.  In this episode we're talking about the differences between hiring experienced officers and people brand new to the profession, and we'll be explaining how it works when an officer makes a lateral move from anoth...

Police officers often say the thin blue line and sheepdogs are two symbols they associate their profession with. Lately though, the thin blue line has been associated with some of the negative sides of our society.  In this episode, Michele and Jennifer Kohrell are talking about the history of the thin blue line, what it means to law enforcement officers everywhere, and the role it has in police o...

Between the logistics airport and the expanding warehousing industry, San Bernardino is turning into a logistical hub in Southern California. While that's great for getting our packages faster and keeping store shelves stocked with toilet paper, it also comes with an increase in big rig and commercial vehicle traffic that's making enforcement a little more interesting for San Bernardino...

In 2015 the California legislature adopted the Racial and Identity Profiling Act, RIPA for short. In this episode, Michele and Chris talk to Lieutenant Nick Oldendorf about how San Bernardino PD is dealing with RIPA reporting requirements and what the impact is on day to day operations. They'll also be discussing some of the findings in past reports and whether there is more to the story on h...

Men are definitely the majority in police departments and but that isn't because women can't do it.  Women just aren't seeking  law enforcement careers as often as men. What's up with that?  In this episode, Michele talks to three of San Bernardino PD's Lady Cops, Officers Vanessa Ruiz, Alexandra Redman, and Sergeant Herlinda Rodriguez, about some of the reasons why so few...

In this episode, Chris and Michele talk to Officers  Valenzuela and Guzman about San Bernardino PD's Police Explorers program.  They're sharing stories about their own experiences as members of explorer programs and how being explorers helped them become the officers they are today.  They break down what explorers are, what they do, how to become one, and the many ways that the program b...

If you've ever seriously considered a career in law enforcement, then you know there is a pretty detailed background investigation you'll be going through. Even if you haven't applied, maybe you wonder what kinds of criteria police officers have to meet to get hired. In this episode, Michele and Chris talk about all things background related and what it's like when the police d...

The goal of increasing diversity within police departments has been a more frequent topic of conversation, not just in San Bernardino, but across the nation.  In this episode Michele talks with Sergeants Equino Thomas and Jon Plummer,  Captain Nelson Carrington, and  Baron Brown, the City's Diversity and Equity Inclusion Officer, about this complex issue. They'll be talking about the cur...

Everybody knows a police officer's training starts at the police academy, but that's not all there is to it.  After academy graduation, San Bernardino PD officers enter a 21-week field training program. In today's episode, Michele talks to Lieutenant Nick Oldendorf about the field training program at San Bernardino PD. He's sharing information about the field training program a...

Police officers and law enforcement professionals talk about lifetime fitness, but what does that really mean to the officers and why should the public care about it? In this episode, Jose and Michele talk to Lieutenant Brian Harris and Sergeant Ernie Luna about what it means to practice lifetime fitness and some of their strategies for maintaining their own high levels of physical and mental fitn...

In this episode, Jose and Michele interview Officers from San Bernardino PD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.  They're talking about all aspects of SWAT. From what kinds of incidents they respond to, the equipment they use, how they select team members to training and physical agility testing, they're bringing insight into the workings of San Bernardino PD's SWAT team....

San Bernardino is home to several music festivals and concerts each year.  Thousands of people attend and most people have a great time,  but sometimes things go wrong.  In this episode Jose and Michele talk about concert safety and some things you can do to make sure you have a positive experience when you're at a concert, music festival, or any other event with a large crowd. They're s...

If you drive a car there is a chance you have already been,  or will be, pulled over by the police at one time or another. Traffic stops are a major part of police work and keeping the public safe on the roads, but there is also a lot of potential for things to go wrong. In this episode, we're talking to Officer Brandon Nelson and Josh Fergot from SBPD's Traffic Division about traffic st...

Domestic violence  is one of the most common types of calls that police officers respond to.  In this episode Jose and Michele talk about the issue of domestic violence and address what it is,  how common it is, the help available to victims, and what you can do to help if you know someone dealing with domestic violence. Even if you aren't personally dealing with domestic violence, you might...

Practicing good personal safety habits is a great way of reducing your chances of becoming a victim of a crime and people ask police officers for advice about how they can keep themselves safe all the time. In this episode, Jose and Michele are talking to Corporal Ana Munoz, one of SBPD's defensive tactics instructors, about personal safety. They'll talk about some of the habits officers...

What is the police academy like?  In this episode, Michele and  guest host, Jennifer Kohrell, interview five of  San Bernardino PD's newest officers, and most recent academy graduates of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy class 223, about their experiences in the police academy.  They openly discuss academy preparation, their own experiences at the academy, and some of the highs and...

Ever watch CSI and wonder how realistic it is? In this episode Jose and Michele interview Christian Phillips and Laura Ordonez from San Bernardino PD's Forensic Investigations Unit. From crime scene investigations and autopsies to fingerprints, stray print powder,  and some chemicals that only they can pronounce the names of, Christian and Laura share their experiences. Listen through as they...

Let's face it. The last year has been rough. In this brief episode, we're sharing a message of thanks to the community and encouragement to officers as they carry on with their work.  As we recap some of the  difficulties the law enforcement community faced in the last year, we'll also talk about the ways the community rallied around its police department and kept us going .  Someti...

Who's in charge at San Bernardino PD? In this episode, Jose and Michele interview Captain Brian Pellis and Lieutenant Brian Harris about the role of police managers. How do things change for officers when they promote into management ranks? What responsibilities do they have? What kinds of assignments do managers hold? They'll talk about these issues and more as they discuss the role of...