Omaha Police Officers' Association Shop Talk

In this episode, we talk about Line investigations, supervisor training, and some aspects of coaching and mentoring that we'd like to see implemented within the department.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

In this episode, we discuss the origins and future of more in depth search and seizure training in the department and what that could look like.

In this episode, we finish our sit down with Tony Conner and go over some of the more important issues he dealt with over his 6 years as OPOA President.

In this episode, we sit down with Tony Conner and go over some of the more important issues he dealt with over his 6 years as OPOA President.

In this episode, we sit down with Tony Conner and go over some of the more important issues he dealt with over his 6 years as OPOA President.

In this episode, we sit down and talk with Captain Jennifer Russell and ask about the current methods we utilize for both hiring and recruitment.

A conversation with OPOA board member Justin Smith about his research on our pension, its history, where we are, and plans for the future.

A short conversation with incoming Union President Pat Dempsey.