• Episode 13: 10 Hour Days with Lieutenant Justin Smith, Lieutenant Alan Peatrowsky, and Overnight Regional Sergeant Nate Buresh
    Jan 8 2026

    A quick overview on 10 hour days for UPB. How it came about and the reasoning behind its implementation.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 12: 457(b) Roth Option with Lawrence Sanfillipo and OPOA Treasurer Justin Smith
    Nov 21 2025

    In this episode, we talk with financial consultant and OPOA Treasurer about the new 457(b) Roth option that has a December 1st deadline!

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    37 mins
  • Episode 11: Internal Affairs with Lieutenant Joe Nickerson and Lieutenant Dan Martin
    Nov 4 2025

    In this episode we talk about Internal Affairs. Its purpose, what types of investigations are done, ensuring officers' rights are protected, expected outcomes, and what you can expect if you get an invite. Always take a Rep!

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 10: Recent OPOA News with Sergeant Pat Dempsey and Lieutenant Justin Smith
    Oct 8 2025

    In this episode, we go over some recent topics of conversation, including negotiations, union events, a hall remodel and more.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 9: Trafficking with Sergeant Brett Schrage, Det. Lisa Horton, & Agent Christina Worster
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode, we talk with Sergeant Brett Schrage, Detective Lisa Horton, and Agent Christina Worster about trafficking investigations.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 8: Human Factors with Dr Paul L Taylor, Dan Martin, & Jason Cvitanov
    Apr 21 2025

    In this episode, we talk with Dr Paul Taylor about Human Factors in use of force investigations.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 7: The Lateral Experience with Officers Brandon Young, Brittany Stenzel, and Thorin Henka
    Jan 23 2025

    In this episode we talk with 3 lateral officers from class L1-23. We discuss the previous agencies they worked at and also touch on their hiring process with the Omaha Police Department.

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    45 mins
  • Episode 6: Optimizing Financial Benefits Discussion with Lieutenant Justin Smith & Sergeant Adam Moore
    Dec 31 2024

    In this episode, Justin and Adam talk about taking advantage of some of the financial benefits of the job and ways you can utilize them to better prepare yourself financially for the future and retirement.

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    43 mins