Englewood Police Department Podcast

Community Engagement Officer Jacob Ullmer

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Introducing two of our newest officers!

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Winter Driving Safety with Sgt. Bronsord

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

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Introducing Sgt. Trenton Spradley!

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

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?

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Holiday Safety Tips from Sgt. Totel!

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Dr. Erica Birkley: First Responder Psychologist

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Detective Alan Meade

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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!

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S.W.A.T.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Fourth of July and Upcoming Events!

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Community Engagement Officer Deanna Roe talks about the Englewood Fireworks display, fireworks safety, and some upcoming events!

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Public Information Officer Tim Corcoran

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

For June, Officer Tim Corcoran, the department's Public Information Officer (PIO) joins Sergeant Totel to talk about the PIO role at the police department and the Englewood Police Department's philosophy on keeping the public informed. Officer Corcoran also tells us about his recent trip to Washington DC for Police Week, and reminds us a little bit about the 9pm Routine.

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Upcoming Community Events

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Sgt. Totel welcomes Community Engagement Officer Deanna Roe back to talk about upcoming community events:

Custard with the Chief
Englewood Festival
National Night Out
Independence Day Fireworks!

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Defensive Tactics Training at Englewood PD

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

This month Officer Travis Ricker, our newest defensive tactics instructor joins Sgt. Totel to talk a little bit about his training and the defensive tactics training program here at the Englewood Police Department.

Also some information about April 26'th drug takeback day and May 12's Custard with the Chief event.

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New Less Lethal Technologies at EPD

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This month Sergeant Drew Bronsord joins Sgt. Totel to talk about some of the new technologies we've recently acquired at the police department, including:

New Tasers
Virtual Reality Training
Byrna pepper launcher
WRAP restraint System
New body cams

Also a shout out to the 2024 Officer of the Year, Kyle Gee and the Civilian Employee of the Year, CRM Dianna Johnston.

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Training at the Englewood Police Department

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Join Sgt. Eric Totel while he gives us an overview of police officer training: from the Basic Police Academy to advanced inservice and external training.

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Winter Driving Tips for a Happy New Year!

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:53 GMT

Happy New Year from all of us at the Englewood Police Department!

With winter weather closing in, Sgt. Totel sat down with Vehicle Dynamics Instructor Sgt. Drew Bronsord and Englewood Maintenance Supervisor Tim Studebaker to talk about safe driving in the winter, and Englewood's snow removal program.

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Communications and Records Manager Dianna Johnson

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:28 GMT

Get to know Communications and Records Manager Dianna Johnson and learn a little bit about her role here at the Englewood Police Department.

Additionally, Sgt. Totel will give some crime safety tips for the holiday season.

If you live in Englewood and need your house checked while on vacation you can Request a Vacation House Check

If you need to report a package theft, in addition to contacting the police department, each of the main carriers has reporting portals where you can submit a claim:

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Fire Inspector Robert with Holiday Safety Tips

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:44:27 GMT

This month, Fire Inspector Robert from the Fire Collaborative joins Sgt. Totel to talk about holiday safety. From turkey friers to old Christmas Trees, listen to hear safety tips from the Fire Department.

Learn the Heimlich Maneuver in this short video from the Mayo Clinic!

Mayo Clinic Minute: A quick guide to the Heimlich maneuver (youtube.com)

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Community Relations Officer Deanna Roe

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:12 GMT

On this month's episode Sgt. Totel is joined by Officer Deanna Roe, Englewood's Community Relations Officer. Officer Roe has some good information for us about Trick-or-Treat safety and times, our drug take-back program, and the department's community relations function as a whole.

Be sure and like, follow, share and REVIEW the show if you like it!

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Back to School with SRO Doug Hacker

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:59 GMT

This month on the Englewood Police Department podcast Officer Doug Hacker, Englewood's School Resource Officer(SRO), joins Sgt. Totel to talk a little bit about what an SRO does, and to give some good tips and reminders for parents and kids alike as the new school season ramps up!

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Retired Sergeant Mike Lang

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:00:07 GMT

This month we have an episode we recorded with Sergeant Mike Lang before his recent retirement. Get to know a little about Mike, his time serving the City of Englewood, and his plans for a well-earned retirement.

Also a traffic advisory about the Englewood Festival and Parade happening August 10 & 11.

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Introducing the Englewood Police Department Podcast

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:20:33 GMT

Happy Fourth of July!

Welcome to the first episode of the Englewood Police Department's podcast. This week Chief Corey Follick will join your host Sgt. Eric Totel for an introduction to the department's podcast and some information about the upcoming Fourth of July holiday in Englewood.

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