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Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 013 | Choose Courage A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. Our Newsletter is just releasing and will keep you up-to-date with the podcast, writings, contest, news and more. JOIN TODAY! After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: This week we discuss the story of Officer Bradshaw with the Sanford Police Department in Sanford, FL, and his decision to make the 10th birthday for a little boy a little more special.  We discuss a similar story out of the Oregon City Police Department where Officer Jason Lemons and Chaplain Mike Vermace make the day of a young victim of an auto accident who had lost his bicycle.  We discuss recent news stories about cowardice and its implications.  We determine that courage is not something specific to certain careers or callings, but rather can be dev

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 012 | United In Purpose A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. Our Newsletter is just releasing and will keep you up-to-date with the podcast, writings, contest, news and more. JOIN TODAY! After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: We take one last look at the month of May and the importance of Honor, Remember, and Thank.  We discuss the Florida National Cemetary in Bushnell, Florida and their yearly Memorial Day ceremony.  We remember the words of President Abraham Lincoln in his infamous speech at Gettysburg and the condition of this country at that time.  We talk about divisiveness, but emphasize the need for unity in our country. We are left with final thoughts as we close out the month for remembering those who have given all.  In this episode, Wreaths Across America and Ni

Welcome to The Interview Room | Episode 002 | Extra Duty Done Right The Interview Room releases every other Thursday. In here, we interview leaders from all walks of life. These conversations are meant to provide insight, guidance, warnings, and encouragement for law enforcement officers and their supporters in their everyday lives.  After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode, we interview Rich Milliman the CEO of Extra Duty Solutions: We discuss key considerations for officers when deciding to work extra-duty details. We talk about the many benefits for officers in working extra-duty details.  We caution officers on the seductive nature of extra-duty details and provide some examples to consider. We talk about officer pay and insurance concerns when engaged in work outside of the agency.  We layout things the agency should consider when creating an extra-duty detail program. Finally, Rich leaves us with some parting thoughts on what officers can do to help the

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 011 | The Heart of the Matter. A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. Our Newsletter is just releasing and will keep you up-to-date with the podcast, writings, contest, news and more. JOIN TODAY! After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: We discuss the heart-warming case of Officer Thompson with the Poteau Police Department and his eventual adoption of a young victim of child abuse.  We discuss the importance of heart when it comes to policing. We talk about strength and softness and how that if we are to help others, it must be from a position of strength.  We are encouraged to begin this week to use heart in our careers and in our homes.  Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 010 | A Promise Made. A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. Our Newsletter is just releasing and will keep you up-to-date with the podcast, writings, contest, news and more. JOIN TODAY! After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: We ask “Why be a Cop?” We go over the promise we make when choosing a law enforcement career and read the International Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. We read the poem that appears to be called, The Trooper (Author Unknown), and say a special thank you to all those who serve as we continue to remember during this month of May.  Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email with any questions that you would like dealt with in fut

Welcome to The Interview Room | Episode 001 | An Inside Perspective The Interview Room releases every other Thursday. In here, we interview leaders from all walks of life. These conversations are meant to provide insight, guidance, warnings, and encouragement for law enforcement officers and their supporters in their everyday lives.  After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: Sergeant Johnathan Mulder provides an overview of his experience at a Metro Corrections Facility. We spend a little time discussing the programs offered to inmates and the different approaches that are being taken to lessen recidivism.  We then talk about personnel shortages and the reasons why correctional facilities nationwide seem to struggle with maintaining employees. We talk about the mental toll of corrections on the officer and programs that are available and being developed to help law enforcement officers in the area of mental health.    Your opinion matters! Please leave comme

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 009 | Drafting a Legacy. A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: We tell the good news story of Chicago Officer Jennifer Maddox, who saw a problem in a community and took steps to start a program called “Future Ties” to give kids a safe place to go to after school. We discuss creating a Legacy and the importance of drafting a plan as to the legacy we want to leave. We then go over the three questions we can ask ourselves when we are considering the legacy we want to leave.    Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email with any questions that you would like dealt with in future episodes. This show is for you the listener and we need your help

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 008 | May: A Month for Remembering.  A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: May is Memorial Month. Take a part in activities in your area as well as on the national level and take time to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and safety.  This week, we define true heroism and discuss the popularity of the idea of heroes in popular culture and at the movies.    We talk about the importance of small gestures of thanks and the meaning they can have for the recipient.  This week we are encouraged to Remember, to Live Heroically and to find small ways to Say Thanks.    Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email with any

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 007 | Choosing to be Uncomfortable.  A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead. After listening to the show, please leave us an iTunes rating and review! In this episode: We discuss the news story of Officer Roger Gemoules and his use of discretion to help a young man get a job.  This week, we discuss the role of comfort in our current society and what people believe it takes to live comfortably.   We talk about being uncomfortable and inconvenienced and what that can mean for us in our personal development. We discuss President Theodore Roosevelt and how his experiences on a North Dakota ranch helped to develop him into the man that he became.    Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email with any questions that you would like deal

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 006 | The Influence of the Badge.  A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.  In this episode: We want to thank you for helping us get to our sixth episode, it has been an exciting journey and we hope you will continue to follow along. Please whether you love the show, hate the show, or are somewhere in between please go to iTunes right now and leave a rating and review.  We discuss the influence of the badge on our lives and the lessons that we have learned from law enforcement.  We discuss the 5 lessons that I have learned from law enforcement including: The Badge represents something greater than myself. You have a Voice, Use it! If it is not in the report, it never happened. True Strength is controlled Strength. It could all be over tomorrow.  Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media y

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 005 | The importance of a Morning Routine.    A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.    In this episode:   We want to thank you for helping us get to our fifth episode, it has been an exciting journey and we hope you will continue to follow along. Please whether you love the show, hate the show, or are somewhere in between please go to iTunes right now and leave a rating and review.  We discuss a heart-warming story out of Culver City, California, where an officers quick actions save the life of an infant.  We are compelled to tell the story of three nude women on a rampage in Florida. This is definitely a story we could not make up.  Finally, this week we discuss the importance of morning routines and that taking ownership of our morning, helps us take ownership of our day and ultimately our life.    Your opinion matters!

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 004 | In the People Business   A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.    In this episode:   We want to thank you for helping us get to our fourth episode, it has been an exciting journey and we hope you will continue to follow along. Please whether you love the show, hate the show, or are somewhere in between please go to iTunes right now and leave a rating and review.  We discuss the story of young, Brisen Fullbright, and his fight with cancer. This heart-warming story tells about a town, a school, and law-enforcement officers coming together to support this 7 year old young man. This is such a great story highlighting the best in people.  We provide follow up on the Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis story; new witness accounts describe his final heroic actions.  We discuss the known and unknown risks when it comes to dea

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 003 A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.  In this episode: We want to thank you for helping us get to our third episode, it has been an exciting journey and we hope you will continue to follow along. Please whether you love the show, hate the show, or are somewhere in between please go to iTunes right now and leave a rating and review.  We discuss the recent tragic line of duty deaths of Illinois State Troopers and these senseless tragedies that could have been avoided.  In Memory:  Trooper Brooke Jones- Story, End of Watch March 28, 2019.  Trooper Gerald Ellis, End of Watch March 30, 2019. To these Troopers, We want to Thank each of you for your service and dedication, rest in peace, we have the watch from here. We discuss George Strait’s new Album, Honkey Tonk Time Machine and more specifically the concept around the s

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 002 A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.  In this episode: We provide an introduction to On the Blue Line and what our mission is all about. We discuss the importance of combating cynicism in law enforcement. We discuss stress in law enforcement and consider the difference between internal and external stressors. We consider leaderships role in decreasing internal stress for those under their command. We talk about what suffers in our personal life when we dedicate all of our time to the career while neglecting our life away from the badge.  Finally, we encourage each of us to begin focusing on our life outside of law enforcement and realize that who we are is different than what we do! Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. This show is for you the listener

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call! A new Monday Morning Roll Call is released every Monday Morning and provides a short overview format of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.  This week we step away from the usual and read a recent blog post called, "The Silence." The recent rise in law enforcement suicides and the passing of a friend led to the writing of this post. It is dedicated to their memory and to all those who struggle with the negative effects of holding the Blue Line. Please leave comments and feedback in the sections below.  Also, don't forget to visit our website and to join our closed Facebook Group where we discuss these issues in more detail.