Officer Roll Call

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.