First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke
"First Response," is an interview series hosted by PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke. This series aims to shine a spotlight on the thought leaders within the public safety industry and provide a platform for these individuals to share their experiences, insights, and the valuable lessons they've learned through their careers in law enforcement.
First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke
Latest Episodes
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 33: Sheriff Bob Jonsen - Leading Santa Clara County Through Crisis And Change
A sheriff’s office isn’t just patrol cars and 911 calls. It’s jails, courts, hospital security, transportation, staffing shortages, and a relentless 24/7 mission that never pauses. We sit down with Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen to talk ...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 32: Deputy Chief Victor McDowell Jr - What If Trust Were The First Tactic
A housing authority with its own police department sounds unusual until you hear how it actually works. We're joined by Deputy Chief Victor McDowell Jr from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Police Department, one of the oldest...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 31: Dr. Serena Liebengood - How Culture Change Can Prevent Police Suicide
More officers die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty and that single fact should change how we talk about public safety. Dr. Serena Liebengood, a physician and public health professional who also knows this crisis in the most ...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 30: Lieutenant Frank Borelli - Behind the Badge
We talk with retired Lieutenant Frank Borelli about why police officers get flattened into stereotypes and how everyday courtesy can prevent conflict before it starts. We also dig into the family cost of the job and why honest communication mat...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 29: Captain Abrem Ayana - Trust Through Technology
A 911 call gets answered and, in under a minute, a drone is already overhead. That single detail forces a bigger question: can public safety technology make policing both more effective and more ethical at the same time? PepperBall CEO Bob Plas...
