CEOSF Lifeline

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

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 C

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 Offici

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 Off

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

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

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

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 C

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

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 inau

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 Oklahom

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 Enforc

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 a

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 cr

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 Off

Quality Training

We interview Scott Kirshner, M.Ed. about officer safety training in the profession of Code Officials and inspectors. Join us to hear about what makes a quality instructor

Families of the Fallen

Your host Justin Edson, with guest host Tim Sun, interview family members of fallen Code Enforcement Officers. We hear their stories and honor fallen officers in this pro