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On this episode of First Response, Bob Plaschke sits down with Lt. Frank Borelli, a retired law enforcement officer, trainer, writer and longtime voice in police media, for a direct conversation about the human side of policing.
Borelli reflects on a 40-year career that began with a childhood commitment to become a police officer and grew into decades of service, instruction and storytelling. The discussion moves beyond tactics and headlines to the quieter realities of the profession: how public perception is shaped, why courtesy still matters, and what happens when officers are judged by the worst moments shown in the media.
The episode also takes a serious look at family life behind the badge. Borelli talks candidly about shift work, missed calls, difficult incidents, stress, and the burden spouses and children carry when someone they love serves in law enforcement. His message is practical: open communication matters, and families need to understand the whole job, not just the uniform.
It is a grounded, personal conversation about service, sacrifice, accountability and humanity. For anyone who wants to better understand the people behind the badge, this episode is worth the listen.
