Covered with the Utah FOP

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 legislative session. Representative Mathew Gwynn https://www.gwynn4uthouse.org/ Travis Brower Condionsupps.com Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.ut...

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 organization is helping officers and also into the importance of therapy. You can find her YouTube channel at After Action Counseling https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlK_L9EVIkHVdHOXsDIoKA Ian Adams, Ex...

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 discuss bills from the current legislative session that will directly affect law enforcement. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/...

Join the Utah FOP crew for some vital information about the legal process for officers and the support provided by the FOP. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/

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.

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 addition to projections for how the FOP will continue to improve and support law enforcement in 2021. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatef...

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 officers in our community. Be sure to also check out Bret's own podcast, Everyone an Expert https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/ Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President...

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 from the FOP. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/

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 elections. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/

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. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/

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 why community support is so important. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexper...

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 how change should happen and clarify how law makers and law enforcement should work together to achieve positive reform. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President htt...

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 dangers of incomplete or biased media coverage. Lastly, they reveal the power of rhetoric in defining an organization. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://...

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 taken out of context. They address the public mistrust in police and the dangers of an "us versus them" mentality. You won't want to miss this episode! Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresea...

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. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/

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 is protecting the members of the FOP today. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyonea...

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 important and why it's so hard to get right. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyonea...

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 what legal representation for officers truly means. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www....

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 from a local construction crew, our apologies for the sound issues. But we send our heartfelt admiration for the construction guys out there in the heat, making sure our city gets built! Ian Adams, Execut...

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. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www.everyoneanexpert.com/

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 businesses that have been supporting our Utah officers: High Point Coffee https://www.highpointcoffeehouse.com/ Cafe Molise http://www.caffemolise.com/ Salsa Leedos https://salsaleedos.net/ Ian Adams, Executi...

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 information on mortgage and home-buying for new and retired officers. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel http...

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 discussion about the importance of community resources. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https://www....

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 how new policies for use of force are not only increasing police accountability, but also helping cops learn through report feedback. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex...

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 of course gets great feedback from Ian, Jex and the crew. Ian Adams, Executive Director https://ianadamsresearch.com/ Brent Jex, President https://www.utahstatefop.com/ Bret Rawson, Legal Counsel https:...