️ The Blue View – Special Episode: Heart & Brain Health for Law Enforcement In this special edition of The Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes brings attention to an often overlooked issue: the health and wellness of law enforcement officers. As we recognize National Police Week, Stroke Awareness Month, and Blood Pressure Education Month, this timely conversation highlights the urgent need to support the cardiovascular and brain health of those who serve and protect. Patrick is joined by two distinguished experts from the American Heart Association: Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Mitch Elkind, Chief Science Officer for Brain Health and Stroke Together, they discuss: ✔️ The unique health risks facing law enforcement officers ✔️ Steps officers can take to protect their heart and brain health ✔️ A groundbreaking partnership between the American Heart Association and the Fraternal Order of Police ✔️ How wellness on and off duty can save lives Whether you’re in law enforcement, healthcare, or simply an advocate for officer wellness—this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness.

After 40 years of injustice, public employees will finally receive the full Social Security benefits they have earned. The 118th Congress has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Join us as we discuss this historic victory with Jim Pasco, Executive Director of the Fraternal Order of Police, and Edward Kelly, General President of the International Association of Firefighters. Together, we’ll break down the years of advocacy, bipartisan efforts, and the role law enforcement and firefighters played in making history.

What led to this landmark change?

How did the FOP and IAFF unite to push this through?

What does this mean for public employees moving forward?

Law enforcement officers are ordinary people called to do extraordinary things at times. They are human beings who are not immune to experiencing a range of emotions that can come due to the nature of this profession.

On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with National FOP Chaplain Rick Snyder and Dr. Chris Holland to discuss how faith and resiliency can go hand-in-hand with a law enforcement officers overall wellness – especially at such a difficult and strenuous time for law enforcement.

Dr. Chris Holland and Rick Snyder host the Remnant Revealed podcast to help officers and their families find Biblically based solutions to the challenges they face daily.

Representatives Garret N. Graves (R-LA) and Abigail D. Spanberger (D-VA) are united in an effort to use a House procedure known as a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act.” A discharge petition is a legislative mechanism to move legislation directly to the floor provided the petition—an actual document–is physically signed by 218 Members of the House. Members can begin signing this petition on 10 September—one day after the House returns to session.

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Equality and fairness are some of America’s most cherished ideals. In current Social Security law, over 2.5 million retired first responders, teachers, and other government employees are financially penalized by provisions of the law, the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, that slash their benefits solely because they spent part of their careers in jobs that don’t pay into Social Security.

On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Representative ‪@RepSpanberger, who currently represents Virginia’s 7th Congressional district.

A former law enforcement officer herself, Representative Spanberger is the lead Democratic sponsor of H.R. 82, the “Social Security Fairness Act.” The Social Security Fairness Act, which is one of the most bipartisan and broadly supported pieces of legislation in the House, would fully repeal both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) in current Social Security law. The bill, which currently has over 320 cosponsors, is a top priority of the FOP. The House sponsors of the Social Security Fairness Act, Representative Spanberger as well as the lead Republican on the bill, Garret N. Graves (R-LA), are united in an effort to use a House procedure known as a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 82. A discharge petition is a legislative mechanism to move legislation directly to the floor provided the petition—an actual document—is physically signed by 218 Members of the House. Members can begin signing this petition on 10 September—one day after the House returns to session.

The Federal Communications Commission is an independent Federal agency overseen by Congress that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, TV, wire, satellite, and cable throughout the United States. The five-member commission is responsible for implementing and enforcing communications law and regulation.

Communications are vital to law enforcement—without reliable and interoperable communications systems, officer safety and the safety of the public is compromised. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) within the FCC promotes the public’s access to reliable 911 and first responder communications. In fact, one the most important issues impacting the future of public safety communications is the need to authorize 4.9 GHz spectrum for use within the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN).

On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes sits down with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who began his career at the FCC as general counsel and as an aide to a former commissioner. In 2017 then-President Trump appointed him to be a Commissioner, as did President Biden. He’s been unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times.

A champion for 5G technology, Commissioner Carr can be credited with leading modernization efforts for the FCC’s infrastructure, bolstering those in tower crew jobs, and expanding access to high-speed networks—with a particular interest in telehealth. He has been a reliable partner to law enforcement in general and the FOP in particular. We’re grateful to have him join us today to talk about the FCC’s work, the needs of law enforcement, and the future of public safety communications.

In recent years, tensions between law enforcement and certain segments of the community have escalated. There have been calls to defund the police and efforts to reimagine police interactions with the public. One local high school student experienced this tension up close. That inspired him to take action and speak out.

Two years ago, Jasur Talipov launched the Trust The Badge Podcast to foster trust between the community and law enforcement. He has recorded around 20 episodes featuring conversations with current officers, politicians, and citizens. While he acknowledges the legitimate incidents that have cast police in a negative light, he believes that the positive aspects far outweigh the negative.

On this episode of the Blue View Podcast, National President Patrick Yoes sits down with Jasur to discuss what inspired him to speak up in support of law enforcement and in an effort to bridge the divide.

On this episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes sits down with Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Director Dettelbach has served as Director since 2022, and in over his 30 year career has been involved in investigating nearly every type of criminal organization.

Before becoming Director, Steve served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, where he managed high level criminal litigations and complex civil cases.

Throughout his career, Director Dettelbach has proven himself to be a purveyor of justice and a proud friend of the FOP. National President Yoes discusses with the Director the ongoing gun epidemic, and what can be done to manage and protect our communities from gun violence.