Podcasts by Covered with the Utah FOP
Covered is the flagship podcast for the Utah Fraternal Order of Police, the largest law enforcement labor organization in the state. Every episode covers the crucial legal, political, and professional topics that affect the men and women of law enforcement. With local and national guests, we tackle police legal defense, mental health, the changing profession, and more. Join us and listen to the “voice” of Utah law enforcement.
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78. Blessed are the Peacemakers Part 1 from 2023-12-06T05:50:11
To start off month of December, the FOP boys are back with this week's special guest, former FBI agent and current Manager of the Government & Community Relations team at The Church of Jesus Ch...
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77. FOP Stands with Israel from 2023-11-16T03:12:15
This week on the show, Brent Jex and Bret Rawson are once again joined by special guest Jeff "JC" Jensen for another, more serious episode of Covered with the Utah FOP where they discuss the ongoin...
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76. Defending the Defenders from 2023-11-01T09:00:04
This week on Covered with the Utah FOP, your favorite hosts Brent a Jex and Bret Rawson are joined by Jeff "JC" Jensen to talk about anything and everything you need to know about OICI protocols an...
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75. Make Your Bed Part 2 from 2023-10-16T08:25
The Covered Crew is back with part 2 of Make Your Bed, the special 2-part series discussing the book Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven and how its message can be applied to the enf...
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74. Make Your Bed Part 1 from 2023-10-03T06:00:03
On this episode of Covered with the Utah FOP, the crew wants you to read a book! Bret and Brent are joined by Capitol City Lodge President Kevin Murray to break down the book, Make Your Bed ...
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73. Guardians of Hope: Uniting Hearts, Saving Lives from 2023-09-12T02:27:09
On this week's episode of Covered with the Utah FOP, our usual hosts Brent (still dressed to impress) and Bret are joined by their friends from the Children's International Rescue Foundation (CIRF)...
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72. Morning Roundtable: Fueling Democracy with Legislative Breakfasts from 2023-09-05T14:47:02
The Covered Crew is back and dressed to impress in their Sunday best to talk about their breakfast with the Utah Legislature. Tune in to catch up with the guys and their latest legislative prioriti...
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71. Due Process in the Crosshairs Part 2 from 2023-08-04T06:15:02
Welcome back to part 2 of Due Process in the Crosshairs with our usual FOP crew. This week, the boys talk about due process and merit protections for law enforcement officers at the state and city ...
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70. Due Process in the Crosshairs Part 1 from 2023-07-17T09:30:02
This week, Bret Rawson is once again joined by Brent Jex and Scott Stephenson for episode 70 of Covered with the Utah FOP to talk about due process and its importance in both state and municipal la...
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69. Parade of Mayors Part 2 from 2023-07-03T09:30:02
For this week's episode 69 of Covered with the Utah FOP, Brett and Kevin speak with Riverton, UT Mayor Trent Skaggs for part 2 of the Parade of Mayors! Tune in to hear their engaging discussion on ...
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68. Parade of Mayors Part 1 from 2023-06-16T09:00:03
This week on Covered, Brett is joined by his friend and new voice to the show, Kevin Murray to kick off part 1 of the Parade of Mayors! For this special episode, Brett and Kevin speak with Salt Lak...
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67. The Ugly Cry from 2023-05-30T10:00:03
Tune in for this week's episode of Covered with the Utah FOP as they continue their discussion on the importance of listening with special guest Nicole Nielsen from Tactical Clarity. For more infor...
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66. Stop&Pause from 2023-05-15T11:08:03
The FOP is back this week with special guest Nicole Nielsen from Tactical Clarity to celebrate Peace Officers Memorial Day. Your three favorite hosts dive into mental health and wellness with Nicol...
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65. Skynet and Colonoscopies from 2023-05-01T11:00:02
Despite the title of this week's episode of Covered with the Utah FOP, the Covered Crew isn't here to just talk about digestive health. The boys are joined once again by special guest Leslie Carpen...
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64. Gridlock is Good! from 2023-04-18T03:47:47
The Covered Crew is back for episode 64 to talk police and politics with special guest Leslie Carpenter! Tune in catch up with the boys and to hear some pro tips from Leslie on how to effectively c...
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63. Value Basics from 2023-02-28T07:15:01
Tune in for another episode of Covered with the Utah FOP, where Brett and Brent sit down to talk about the basic values that the United States were built upon, and further discuss how we can regain...
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62. AI is no Match for the FOP's Legal Plan from 2023-02-16T09:01:03
On this episode of Covered, Brett and Jex take a look at the new ways Artificial Intelligence is being used in court and then compare it to the comprehensive legal plan offered by the Utah FOP (who...
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61. Shout-out to our Friends at the Utah NAACP from 2023-02-06T10:00:03
This week on Covered with the Utah FOP, Brent and Jex discuss the great relationship the FOP has with our friends at the Utah NAACP and why its been so beneficial for the community.
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60. Data Driven Policy Part 2 from 2023-01-25T10:00:02
The Covered Crew is back with Utah State Representatives Kera Birkeland and Ryan Wilcox once again! On this episode, Brett and Jex discuss the legislative steps that Representatives Birkeland and W...
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59. Data Driven Policy Part 1 from 2023-01-09T10:00:02
This week on Covered with the Utah FOP, Utah State Representatives Kera Birkeland and Ryan Wilcox join Brett, Scott, and Jex to discuss how data driven policymaking can make cops and communities sa...
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58. Steps Forward from 2022-12-14T13:03:27
Joined by special guests Mike and Melinda Berg, the Covered Crew sits down to talk about current legislative priorities and strategies, as well as the approach the Utah FOP is taking to fund wellne...
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57. Constitutional Auditors from 2022-11-23T09:15:02
After a brief hiatus, Brett is back with the Covered Crew for another episode of Covered with the Utah FOP. This episode, Mike Berg joins Brett, Scott, and Jex to talk about what constitutional aud...
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56. Back to the Basics from 2022-10-04T20:04:51
The FOP boys are back with Executive Director Scott Stephenson hosting this episode of Covered. Tune in with Scott and Jex as they get back to the basics of policing to talk about the importance of...
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55. Mental Maintenance from 2022-09-20T08:24:02
This week on Covered, Brent and Scott are joined by Kristy Bockholt to talk about the preventative measures that cops, veterans, and first responders can take to be prepared for tough days on the j...
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54. Saving the World's Children from 2022-08-23T08:00:03
This week, the FOP is back with Brent Jex as host to talk to the heroes at Liberandus International and how they are saving the world's children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. With...
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53. Changing the Guard to New Ian from 2022-08-07T06:30:02
In this episode, Brent Jex takes the wheel as host to introduce the newest member of the covered crew and new Executive Director of the Utah FOP, Scott Stephenson. They talk about the next steps fo...
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52. Wellness and Farewells Part 2 from 2022-05-27T07:00:02
In part 2 of our Wellness and Farewells series, the Covered crew concludes one of the most powerful discussions we've had on this show so far with special guest former Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Gerra...
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51. Wellness and Farewells Part 1 from 2022-05-23T07:00:03
In one of our most powerful episodes yet, the Covered crew is joined by former Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Gerrard "G" Moren to discuss the importance of officer wellness by sharing his personal experi...
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50. Danielle Ahn Part 2 from 2022-05-19T15:58:05
The FoP boys are back with part 2 of their conversation with Danielle Ahn. Tune in to this episode to find out why she is the Utah FoP's top pick for Salt Lake County DA.
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49. Introducing Danielle Ahn from 2022-05-04T01:20:05
The Covered crew introduces Danielle Ahn to the Utah Law Enforcement community. She is in studio to explain why she has entered the race and what she hopes to accomplish through the process. Listen...
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48. Good Cops and Great Men Part 2 from 2022-04-11T17:12:43
The conclusion episode featuring Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith and Detective Ray Flores. Where did detective Flores get his start and how is he such a great guy...? Ian and Jex always get to the b...
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47. Good Cops and Great Men Part 1 from 2022-02-17T22:59:15
FoP boys are back with Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith and Detective Ray Flores. They go over issues with modern policing and how good character can overcome current headwinds for the profession.
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46. Making Educated Judgments and Decisions from 2022-02-02T22:17:38
The FOP is back this week to talk about a few strategies for discerning evidence-based information within the media. They review their COVID policy and recommendations, and crack a few jokes (to ke...
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45. Dedication to the Rule of Law from 2022-01-23T22:44:55
Ian Adams, Brent Jex, and Bret Lawson talk about the importance of respecting the law, and the dangers of corruption within our policy-makers. They talk about recent allegations made against David ...
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44. Safer For Everyone from 2021-11-22T17:40:03
The FoP boys discuss deadly force and how it impacts both the officers involved as well as the communities in which they serve. Police are always looking for the best way out of a situation and new...
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43. Just Better Coverage from 2021-11-01T17:46:02
One of the key reasons why the FoP exists is to help it's members navigate the chaotic waters of modern policing. Training and education can help get you ready for the worst day on the job but in a...
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42. Fall Shenanigans from 2021-10-22T16:18:13
The FoP boys continue to drop tracks like the gentle falling of the autumn leaves...without the gentle part. Relive the fall FoP conference with updates on policy and how policing continues to evol...
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41. Fall, Football and Family from 2021-09-18T16:19:41
As we finally leave a hot summer behind us, the FoP boys are looking forward to where we are headed next. There are a lot of fun things about fall, but this year also brings the discussion of vacci...
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40. Dog Days of Summer from 2021-08-24T22:47:55
With everything winding down and hopefully the hottest days of the year behind us...finish up your beat with the FoP boys.
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39. Where Are We Now from 2021-08-06T16:14:29
With hiring down, officers retiring in record numbers...what does policing look like in 2021 and beyond? The FoP boys are here to give you the inside truth with deep, gravely voices and experiences...
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38. Summer of Love Part 2 from 2021-07-31T14:05:02
The conclusion to one of our best episodes yet. We are a year out from near unprecedented civil unrest. How has the defund the police call gone forward? Are citizens safer? Who is looking after the...
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37. Summer of Love Part 1 from 2021-07-16T05:03:22
Your favorite law enforcement representatives are back with some amazingly personal and timely takes on policing. We go over everything local law enforcement is dealing with in this awesome 2 part ...
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36. Retirement and Wellness with Mike Fullwood and Kevin Murray from 2021-06-15T12:00:15
This week, Ian Adams, Brent Jex, and Bret Rawson are back with Mike Fullwood, the 2nd vice president of the Utah FOP, and Kevin Murray, president of Utah’s Salt Lake City Lodge #29, to talk about r...
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35. Duty, Honor, Sacrifice with Mike Fullwood and Kevin Murray from 2021-06-01T12:00:18
This week, Ian Adams, Brent Jex, and Bret Rawson are talking with Mike Fullwood, the 2nd vice president of the Utah FOP, and Kevin Murray, president of Utah’s Salt Lake City Lodge #29. They discuss...
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34. Protecting Officers: An Ongoing Discussion with Kera Birkeland from 2021-05-15T12:00:16
The FOP is back with Representative Kera Birkeland to talk about officer complaints, how to best handle officer complaints, and how to take care of officers injured in the line of duty.
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33. The FOP Reviews The Thin Blue Line with Representative Kera Birkeland from 2021-05-06T01:52:09
The FOP is with Representative Kera Birkeland to discuss some recent national and local events as well as the meaning of The Thin Blue Line. They discuss Birkeland's Bill 154.
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32. Officer Resources with Matthew Gwynn and Travis Brower from 2021-04-16T00:47:29
We are back with Matthew Gwynn and Travis Brower this week to talk about additional resources for Officers. Travis and Matthew also discuss the importance of context when talking officer-involved s...
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31. The FOP Review the Legislative Session with Matthew Gwynn from 2021-04-01T12:00:20
Brent, Bret, and Ian are with Utah House Representative, Matthew Gwynn to talk about Matthew's career path in police work and public policy as well as Gwynn's thoughts on the current and future leg...
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30. Miriah Ikemiyashiro and After Action Counseling from 2021-03-15T20:14:44
This week we are back with Miriah Ikemiyashiro, resident therapist at West Valley Police department to talk about resources for mental health for officers. Maria dives into the details of how her o...
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29. Mental Health and the Ongoing Legislative Session from 2021-03-02T19:12:40
This week Miriah Ikemiyashiro, resident therapist at West Valley Police department, is a guest on the podcast to talk about resources for mental health for officers. The FOP crew also continue to d...
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28. Important Details of the Legal Process from 2021-02-16T23:02:50
Join the Utah FOP crew for some vital information about the legal process for officers and the support provided by the FOP.
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27. The FOP Follows the Current General Utah Legislative Session from 2021-02-01T22:13:20
Learn how the FOP will be following the current general legislative session in Utah this year. Guest, Laura Barlow shares her tool, Legislative Bill tracker, for keeping up with the current session.
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26. 2020 Review with Washington FOP President, Marco Monteblanco from 2021-01-15T13:00:07
Marco Monteblanco, president of the Washington Fraternal Order of Police, joins Ian Adams, Brent Jex, and Bret Rawson for a year-end review. Listen in to hear about Marco Monteblanco's career in ad...
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25. Vindicate This Officer from 2020-12-25T01:34:06
In this episode, Ian and Brent interview their co host and legal specialist for Utah's FOP, Brett Rawson. Learn how Brett became a lawyer and why he is especially committed to protecting police off...
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24. Why it's smart to join the FOP from 2020-12-01T13:00:14
The FOP crew reviews some of the most pertinent protections offered to officers by the FOP and they talk about why mandatory body cams and canines may increase the need for protection and advocacy ...
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23. The FOP's Political Stance from 2020-11-15T13:00:03
In this episode, the crew talks about why they do not want teachers to support Black Lives Matter in schools and the recent national endorsement of President Trump for the upcoming presidential ele...
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22. The Election Special from 2020-11-01T15:00:22
Tune into the FOP's special election day episode! The crew talks about the importance of local elections and all of their endorsements for the 2020 election.
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21. The Blue Line Unites Everyone from 2020-10-15T12:00:11
This week, the crew is joined by Sky Christensen to talk about her organization, The Blue Line Unites Everyone. The FOP acknowledges public distrust and lack of support for police, and talk about w...
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20. The FOP Wants Real Reform from 2020-10-01T12:00:17
The FOP crew sits down to reflect on the protests, community demands on law enforcement, and the mission of the FOP. The crew agrees: we need law enforcement reform. In this episode they explain ho...
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19. The FOP in Cottonwood Heights from 2020-09-15T12:00:15
This week, the FOP crew gathers to clarify what happened to law enforcement during the Cottonwood Heights protest a few weeks ago. They again explain the importance of context and discuss the dange...
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18. Let's talk about June 2020 from 2020-09-03T18:40:19
The FOP crew talk about the public protests regarding racial prejudice and police violence that began in June of this year. The FOP clarify the importance of context and the effect of social media ...
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17. Social Media Best Practices from 2020-08-19T17:29:43
This week the crew talk about social media! They discuss what they recommend you do and don't post as well as some of the hidden consequences of social media.
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16. QI and AI from 2020-08-04T15:05:09
This week the crew meet to talk about QI, Qualified Immunity, and AI, Absolute Immunity. You won't want to miss this episode as they go over the history of QI, the current implications, and how it ...
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15. Two Sides To Every Story from 2020-07-10T16:25:20
Modern policing is in unprecedented times but we have the experts to help you sort through all of the mess. The FoP crew is joined by Riverton Mayor, Trent Staggs, to dive into why policing is so i...
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14. Legal Defense For Officers from 2020-07-07T22:44:52
Who do the police call when they need legal help?? If you are a FOP member, that is a very easy question to answer! Tune in this week to hear Ian sort through some of his legal past and learn about...
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13. Two Sides To The Story from 2020-06-09T23:24:58
The FOP crew sits down today to discuss media bias and how the public needs to keep things in perspective when it comes to passing judgement onto others. You'll hear some unexpected contributions f...
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12. Bullshittery and Basics from 2020-05-16T01:23:38
Join the Utah FOP crew as they discuss their lives and work since COVID-19 and look toward the future. Social distancing has made the crew extra excited to get back together again.
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11. The FOP and COVID-19 from 2020-05-03T01:43:39
Join Ian and the crew as they comment on the COVID-19 pandemic, how the FOP is advocating for officer rights, and how policy changes have affected officers. A special shout out to some of the busin...
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10. Resources for Retired Officers from 2020-04-16T02:10:38
Learn about The Utah FOP Retired Legal Plan among a host of many other resources for retired officers in the FOP. Ashley Cordon of Top Equity Realty joins the conversation to provide some informati...
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9. The History and Purpose of the FOP with Brad Landes from 2020-04-01T15:40:02
Brad Landis and Danny King join the Covered crew to talk about the purpose of the Fraternal Order of the Police. Even long-time members can learn something new about this organization from this dis...
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8. Use of Force Issues with Danny King from 2020-03-21T19:57:27
Listen in for an important conversation about issues, policies, impacts, and ethics surrounding use of force with industry experts, Danny King and Brad Landis. Brad, Danny, and the crew talk about ...
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7. Use of Force Issues with Danny King from 2020-03-02T06:52:35
Ready to roll out again, the Covered boys and girls are ready to go with this episode and special guest Danny King. Danny goes through several issues facing officers in a use of force situation and...
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6. Interstate FOP Discussion with Jim Adams from 2020-02-14T07:07:14
Ian, Brent and the crew are broadening their horizons and inviting on friend Jim Adams from the Idaho FOP to join the show and talk about what a career looks like in other states.
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5. Gun Rights Legal Discussion from 2020-01-30T19:13:21
The covered boys, Ian and Jex sit down with legal counsel Brent and Idaho FOP member Jim Adams to discuss what are an officers gun rights and how does that change/transition from and officer to a c...
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4. Mental Health from 2020-01-17T19:51:06
Ian and Jex sit down with some incredible guests to talk about what goes on behind the badge and especially between the ears on this mental health episode. Incredible stories and content for everyo...
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3. Policing&Politics from 2020-01-03T03:33:20
Newly elected National FOP Vice-President Joe Gamaldi visits with the Covered crew. Joe has quickly made a name for himself in national policing as a strong, unapologetic defender of our country's ...
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2. Due Process&Police from 2020-01-03T03:33:06
Join us for a conversation with Bret Rawson, who has spent the last decade protecting and enhancing the due process rights of FOP members.
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1. Covered from 2019-12-14T18:56:31
Welcome to episode 1 of Covered with the Utah FOP, we are detailing the mission and purpose of the FOP and benefits offered to members. Buckle up, it's time to roll.
Ian Adams, Executive...