
San Bernardino PD Briefing Room
Officers from San Bernardino PD share information and insights about a variety of law enforcement topics.
Episodes
36 episodes
Life as a Dispatcher
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'...
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Episode 16
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29:38

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
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 ...
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22:13

Interview with Class 234
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 e...
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20:10

Our cops interview members from the COPS TV show!
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 O...
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26:56

Year in Review- Interview with Chief Darren Goodman
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!&...
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22:04

Work for Warriors: Veteran resources and jobs
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 person...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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18:23

Hiring Lateral Officers From Other Agencies
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 h...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:47

What The Thin Blue Line and Sheepdogs Mean to Police Officers
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, Michel...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:47

Commercial Truck Enforcement and Mean Tweets
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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51:52

The Racial and Identity Profiling Act
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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:55

Why Are There So Few Women In Law Enforcement
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 thre...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:22

The Police Explorer Program
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 explorer...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:22

Police Hiring And The Background Investigation
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 hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:40

Diversity Recruiting
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:25

The Police Officer Field Training Program
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:59

Law Enforcement Fitness
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 Sergean...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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48:07

The San Bernardino SWAT Team
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 th...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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40:26

How to Stay Safe at Concerts and Music Festivals
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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23:40

What You Should Know When the Police Pull You Over
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 p...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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40:10

Domestic Violence
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 availabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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29:32

Personal Safety Tips
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:04

What's the Police Academy Like?
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 cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:35

Real Life CSI with SBPD's Forensic Investigations Unit
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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:32

Thank You For the Support
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 enfo...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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11:49

Rank Structure Series Part 3 - Management at the Police Department
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? Wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:54
