Englewood Police Department Podcast

Officer Totel takes a few minutes to introduce the community to Officer Jacob Ullmer, who was recently appointed as our Community Engagement Officer.Also this month:Watch Officer Ullmer get a pie in the face!Chief Follick getting sworn in as the Vice President of the Montgomery County Association of Police Chiefs.

For March of 2026 Officer Totel sits down to interview Officers Colin Patterson and David Lewis, the newest two officers to join the team here at the Englewood Police Department. Also this month we want to congratulate and honor the department's award recipients from our yearly departmental meeting held in February:Officers Ben and Sam Conley were given the Chief's Award for consistent high-level performance - leading the department in arrests, recovery of stolen vehicles and firearms, and receiving positive feedback from detectives, prosecutors and supervisors for their initial investigations and report preparation!Dispatcher Zach Totel was nominated by his colleagues and given the Civilian Employee of the Year Award. Dispatcher Totel was selected for his willingness to regularly go above and beyond, his patience and dedication in training new dispatchers, and his humility.Sgt. Trenton Spradley was recognized as our Officer of the Year for 2025. Nominated by his colleagues, Sergeant Spradley's initiative, productivity and commitment to public safety was highlighted. His thoroughness and investigation of an August 2025 incident, led to the return of $10,000 cash to an elderly resident that was victimized by internet fraud.

Join Officer Totel for a conversation with driving instructor Sergeant Drew Bronsord for some tips on winter driving.

Officer Totel got some time to sit down in his old office and interview the office's newest occupant, Sergeant Trent Spradley! We talk a little about Sgt. Spradley's time at the PD, his transition to his new role and then talk a little bit about Sgt. Totel's retirement and transition to Reserve Officer Totel.Also this month:Shop-with-a-cop is coming up!Nominate someone who has the best Christmas Decorations! Check out this video of Ofc. Ben Conley using a tire deflation device to prevent a pursuit.Can you help identify these thieves?

For November, Sgt. Totel reminds us of some simple tips to make your holidays safer and more enjoyable! If you need a refresher here's a link showing How to do the heimlich maneuver from the Mayo Clinic.And if you need to, you can Request a vacation house check from the Englewood Ohio Police Department while you're out of town.

This month Sgt. Totel got to sit down for a talk with the Englewood Police Department's psychologist, Dr. Erica Birkley of Birkley Consulting to discuss the unique stressors and traumas experienced by police officers. Dr. Birkley discusses how she helps first responders manage, recover from, and live with those stresses.

This month join Sgt, Totel as he interviews Detective Alan Meade about the detective's time on the department, his time as a detective, and his exciting retirement plans!

For August, Englewood Officer Kyle Gee, one of two officers detailed to the Montgomery County Regional SWAT Team, talks to Sgt. Totel a little about SWAT and his role on the team.