CEOSF Lifeline
Brought to you by the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation, a non-profit charity. This podcast is a lifeline to officers across the country to discuss safety and protections. Our podcasts discuss officer safety at all levels for Code Enforcement Officers, Building Inspectors, Health Inspectors, Housing Inspectors and other relatable fields.
Episodes
17 episodes
Workplace Safety
In this episode we speak with Sophia and Jessica who both pushed for body armor and more protections at their agencies in different states. After several years on the job and having life threatening incidents, they were persistent with their su...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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51:56
Peer Support & Mental Health
In this episode, Justin speaks with Jeanette, Wayne, and Andrew about mental health and the growing need for peer support. The group started a Facebook group called the Code Enfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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Safety & The Job
In this episode, we discuss officer safety on the job and how Jessica got involved with CEOSF. She goes into detail about threats she has received, taking the Code Official Safety Specialist training, and why she joined CEOSF to help the profes...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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26:33
Why We Care So Much
Justin talks with the Foundation's new Executive Director, Aleksandra, about her background and why she wanted to be a part of the mission. They discuss the Code Official Safety Specialist training, fallacies, professionalism, and a joint effor...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:08
We Honor Earl Bowman
In this episode, host Justin Edson speaks with James Straws from Indiana. James has an extensive 45 year career and knew Earl Bowman who was murdered in 2002. Since then James has worked hard to honor Earl by creating an award through the India...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:21
Animal Control
We discuss how often times agencies combine Code Enforcement and Animal Control in the same role. We hear from Jeanette who is a Lead Code Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer in Colorado who was also an EMT, 911 dispatcher, Victim Ad...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:16
CLA Safety Training
Host Justin Edson sits down to speak with Scott Kirshner, President of Dedicated Threat Solutions, LLC to speak about the ICC Credential of Learning Achievement for Code Official Safety.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Sovereign Citizens
Justin interviews Kirk L. Palmer from Georgia about his experience with sovereign citizens. He has over 26 years experience in law enforcement and currently serves as a Code Compliance Supervisor of a County in Georgia. Kirk is an Officer Safet...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:47
SB 296 Discussion
On this episode of the Lifeline Podcast, our host Justin Edson discusses California SB 296 with Matt Silver. Matt is the 2nd Vice President of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers and spearheaded this successful bill.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:26
Officer Safety & Certification
On this episode, our host Justin Edson, speaks with Eric Lutz who is the Director and Building Official of a municipality in South Carolina. He is also attending the inaugural Code Official Safety Specialist certification program. They discuss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:08
Safety for Building Inspectors
On this episode, our host Justin Edson, speaks with Travis Guess. Travis is a Building Official in Oklahoma and serves on the Board of Directors for CEOSF and the Oklahoma Association. They discuss officer safety as it relates to the Building p...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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52:42
Special Edition - SB 296
CEOSF President Justin Edson speaks about the recently approved bill in California that adds 829.7 to the Penal Code and requires officer safety standards for Code Enforcement.
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10:43
Fire Inspector Safety
Lifeline Host Justin Edson speaks with Lieutenant Chris Collins who is a Fire Marshal in West Virginia. They discuss House Bill 4715 where it gave limited arrest powers and authorized firearms for Fire Marshals across the state. The conversatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:31
Safety Concerns
Lifeline discusses safety concerns with a female Code Enforcement Officer who works as the only officer in her borough in Pennsylvania. She recounts what led up to her creating the emotional video a few months ago about here lack of safety. A r...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:50
Lets Talk Legislation
We discuss legislation with Matthew Silver who is a Partner at Silver & Wright, LLP. Matt is also 2nd Vice President of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers and the Chair of the Legislative Committee. Hear about tips for ...
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Episode 3
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