CEOSF Lifeline

On this episode, our host Justin Edson, speaks with Travis Guess. Travis is a Building Official in Oklahoma and serves on the Board of Directors for CEOSF and the Oklahoma Association. They discuss officer safety as it relates to the Building profession and the Foundation. 

CEOSF President Justin Edson speaks about the recently approved bill in California that adds 829.7 to the Penal Code and requires officer safety standards for Code Enforcement. 

Lifeline Host Justin Edson speaks with Lieutenant Chris Collins who is a Fire Marshal in West Virginia. They discuss House Bill 4715 where it gave limited arrest powers and authorized firearms for Fire Marshals across the state. The conversation dives into tips on legislation, adopting it locally, and setting up a process for proper training. 

Lifeline discusses safety concerns with a female Code Enforcement Officer who works as the only officer in her borough in Pennsylvania. She recounts what led up to her creating the emotional video a few months ago about here lack of safety. A raw and unscripted discussion between Code Officers. 

We discuss legislation with Matthew Silver who is a Partner at Silver & Wright, LLP. Matt is also 2nd Vice President of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers and the Chair of the Legislative Committee. Hear about tips for state associations and where we can take legislation if we work together. 

We interview Scott Kirshner, M.Ed. about officer safety training in the profession of Code Officials and inspectors. Join us to hear about what makes a quality instructor and an effective class. Scott has over 30 years in officer safety training and President of Dedicated Threat Solutions, LLC. We discuss his book "Officer Survival for Code Enforcement." 

Your host Justin Edson, with guest host Tim Sun, interview family members of fallen Code Enforcement Officers. We hear their stories and honor fallen officers in this profession.

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