Roll Call is a series of conversations aimed at learning what it’s like to work for law enforcement with never before inside access to the Chicago Police Department. Through transparent conversations, we hope to learn more about the ups and downs of policing, who the people are who chose this career path, and how we can continue to strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and residents.
Patricia Provenzano, Director of the Chicago Police Foundation, shares how therapy dogs help officers cope with job stress in this interview.
17 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Lt. Mo Haleem
Lt. Mo Haleem of the 5th District shares his powerful journey choosing law enforcement as an Arab American and his motivations for joining the badge in this interview.
28 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Chief Hein Retires
Chicago Police Department's Chief of Patrol Jon P. Hein shares his career journey and defining moments as he retires from the force in this interview.
13 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Scholarship 101 with Allan Reich
Host [Host Name] interviews Allan Reich about an annual scholarship supporting local students of law enforcement officers.
10 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Fishing for Mental Health
Officer John Smith discusses how an annual fishing trip on Lake Michigan provides peace and calm for Chicago police officers.
15 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Carmen Rossi
Roll Call Episode 10 features local business leader Carmen Rossi, owner of multiple restaurants in the city. Rossi discusses the importance of law enforcement and how safer cities are in everyone's best interest.
18 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Terri Hillard
Former Superintendent Terry Hillard made history as the first African American Chief of Detectives for the Chicago Police Department.
He also led the Department as Superintendent for over 5 and 1/2 years. Hillard joins us to talk about his legacy with CPD.
11 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Melvin Branch
Chicago Police Commander Melvin Branch discusses his career trajectory and how community collaboration reduces crime, highlighting the importance of leadership in successful initiatives in this interview.
7 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Glen Brooks Jr.
We catch up with Glen Brooks Jr., the Director of the Office of Community Policing with the Chicago Police Department in this 5 minute episode.
Glen's career with CPD was a natural progression from his first time attending a beat meeting.
23 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Michael Nunez
Sergeant Michael Nunez has been with the Chicago Police Department for 38 years working for a variety of specialized units. Sgt. Nunez discusses his career path, the importance of camaraderie among officers, and offers advice for new recruits.
8 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Tracey Edwards
SHOW CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Chief Jon P. Hein
Host & Producer: Mariam Sobh (written, edited, mixed)
Co-Host: Commander Joshua Wallace
Artwork: Kathryn Tutkus
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1 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Yvette Loizon
Yvette Loizon, Chief of Policy with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, discusses the new felony review bypass program, clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and prosecutors.
24 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
RJ Melman
R.J. Melman, CEO of Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, shares his family's Chicago immigrant story and the growth of their business from a single Lincoln Park location to over 120 restaurants nationwide. He discusses his commitment to supporting the Chicago Police Department and why he believes business leaders have a civic responsibility to prioritize community safety.
3 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
P.O. Akiba McKinney
Content note: This episode contains discussion of violence and traumatic incidents.
We talk about the often-overlooked trauma experienced by police officers, highlighting the importance of mental health and education in law enforcement. In this episode, Officer Akiba McKinney shares personal experiences and insights on navigating vicarious trauma, the need for community support, and the resources available for officers.
27 Aug 2025
Superintendent Larry Snelling
In this episode we speak with Larry Snelling, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, as he shares his journey from growing up in Englewood to leading one of the nation's largest police departments. Snelling also discusses the importance of Officer Wellness, strengthening community relationships, and the importance of his strategic plan.
20 Aug 2025
Roll Call Show Trailer
Roll Call is a series that dives into what it’s like to work for law enforcement with never before inside access to the Chicago Police Department. Through transparent conversations, we hope to learn more about the ups and downs of policing, who the people are who chose this career path, and how we can continue to strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and residents.
Inside a recent episode
Therapy Dogs
Published 10 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So the intention is to have three handlers and three police therapy dogs that belong to the department. And these dogs are going to be trained by the Cook County Sheriff's Police in the jails. And the inmates will be training the dogs. And the dogs are from shelters. So there's no cost for the dogs. […]
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