Blue View by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

The quality of life in every community is directly related to the trust and cooperation we have with those we serve. Each component is a spoke in a wheel that functions best when our officers are working in conjunction with the public. These partnerships cannot be over invested.

On this episode of the Blue View, we are going to discuss an initiative that fosters a partnership with the communities and those sworn to protect and serve. We’re joined by Rick Inglima, President of the Missouri State FOP Lodge and a sergeant with the Lee’s Summit Police Department, and Kevin Ahlbrand, National Trustee and a sergeant with the St. Louis Police Department.

National Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Joe Gamaldi joined Fox News’ America's Newsroom to discuss looming crisis of recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers across the country as well as the deadly consequences of rogue prosecutors and activist judges.

An important member of the law enforcement family, often undervalued, is a K9 partner. These partners assist law enforcement in numerous ways including narcotic operations, inspecting vehicles, collecting evidence, assisting in missing person cases, and rescue operations.

On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with James Craigmyle, a former dual purpose K9 Handler.

James was internationally certified in narcotics and patrol for the largest Sheriff’s Office in the State of Missouri. Featured on LivePD, Craigmyle served as a SWAT K9 Handler and during his career he worked with federal, state, and local officials. Craigmyle has trained hundreds of dogs of all sizes - from personal dogs to law enforcement canines.

All across the country, our communities are seeing the real-life consequences of unchecked crime. After 9 people were shot at a mall in South Carolina, police arrested a 22-year-old suspect, but he was quickly released after he paid 10% of a $25,000 bond. In Los Angeles, a gang member was thrilled to learn that District Attorney George Gascon was downgrading his murder charges. The convicted killer, who was originally facing life without parole, praised Gascon and vowed to get his name tatted on his face.

There’s been a lot of people recently talking about the revolving-door criminal justice system and the deadly policies of rogue prosecutors. What they are saying now, the Fraternal Order of Police was saying nearly 800 days ago. In December of 2019, FOP leaders from across the country met at the White House to sound the alarm of a looming crime crisis in America. One caused by rogue prosecutors, activist judges, and radical policies like bail reform.

On this episode of the Blue View, we’re joined by National Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Joe Gamaldi to discuss the crime crisis, rogue prosecutors, and the current state of policing in America.

The rule of law is the principle that no one is exempt from the law, even those who are in a position of power. When an officer-involved shooting or use-of-force incident occurs, the way in which the investigations are conducted is critically important to both law enforcement and the communities we serve.

It can be the difference between the community having faith in the investigation – that it will be free of bias – and the community losing all trust in the system.

On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Mark Kollar.

Mark currently serves as a special agent supervisor for the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation – the investigative arm of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. In this capacity, Mark oversees the quality control aspects of the use-of-force investigations conducted by bureau investigators statewide, including policy development, training, task force operations and outreach initiatives.

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

WATCH THIS EPISODE ➡️ https://youtu.be/MnTiDL3Ommo 

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

Mark Kollar currently serves as a Special Agent Supervisor for the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation – the investigative arm of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. In this capacity, he oversees the quality control aspects of the use-of-force investigations conducted by bureau investigators statewide, including policy development, training, task force operations and outreach initiatives. Kollar previously led the Major Crimes Division, Special Investigations Unit, for one-quarter of the state. The special agents he supervised conduct high-profile criminal investigations, including those centered on officer-involved shootings, homicides, serial crimes, public official corruption, sexual assaults and large-scale financial crimes.

During a law enforcement career that has spanned nearly three decades, Kollar has served in multiple capacities, including patrol, narcotics, crime scene and the detective bureau as well as various supervisory roles. Kollar also formed his agency’s Major Case Response Teams and the Northeast Regional Critical Incident Response Task Force.

Kollar has an associate degree from Hocking College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Ohio University. Additionally, he is an author who has written several books and is a regular contributor to Police1 and other law enforcement publications. Most recently, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office published his textbook, Best Practices for Investigating an Officer-Involved Critical Incident. He also serves as a national instructor for the Public Agency Training Council, primarily focusing on officer-involved shooting and use-of-force investigative courses.

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

Blue View Podcast ➡️ https://blue-view.castos.com/

Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop/id1609211746

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZzhTEcwf3e2y0sPqdsew

Amazon ➡️ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aad56de4-4a9a-46d2-a71f-ba46ea487797/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop 

For several months the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have been engaged in extensive discussions with the Biden Administration in good faith to develop his Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety.

We applaud the Administration for listening to our constructive feedback and incorporating our suggestions into the Executive Order. Our organizations, which represent our nation’s chiefs and the majority of rank-and-file officers, believe that it marks a significant step in our continuing efforts to strengthen the trust between the public, the police and the criminal justice system.

During our discussions, the IACP and FOP remained focused on communicating the challenges facing the law enforcement profession. We made it clear that our profession is comprised of dedicated individuals who are committed to the preservation of human life, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and treating all individuals with dignity and respect, while holding themselves and others accountable.

Many state and local police agencies across the county have taken the lead in efforts to make our communities safer, modernize policing practices, and make our broader criminal justice system more effective and more equitable. To that end, we stressed the need for support for proven training, agency accreditation, data collection initiatives that incorporates due process, and more uniform policies based on evidenced-based leading practices.

On this episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes sits down with Jim Pasco, Executive Director of the National Fraternal Order of Police, to talk about the FOP’s discussions with the Administration and how the FOP helped shape the final Executive Order.

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

Blue View Podcast ➡️ https://blue-view.castos.com/

Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop/id1609211746

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZzhTEcwf3e2y0sPqdsew

Amazon ➡️ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aad56de4-4a9a-46d2-a71f-ba46ea487797/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop 

There is a crisis in our nation’s capital; no, not a political crisis. The District of Columbia is experiencing a crisis on multiple fronts: violent crime, elected officials who are enacting legislation that handcuffs the police, and a department that is down hundreds of officers. And to no surprise, there have been real-life, deadly consequences. And to no surprise, there have been real-life, deadly consequences.

⚠️  Homicides are up 18%

⚠️  Carjackings are up 25%

⚠️  Robberies are up 40%

⚠️  Violent Crime is up 20%

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is at its years low in staffing, which is hampering the time in which an officer can reach a person calling for help. The time it takes to respond to “Priority 1 calls,” which are the most serious incidents, has increased by almost 90 seconds. Now, if you’re watching TV, it may not seem like a long time, but I can assure you—to victims in dire need of help, 90 seconds could mean life or death.

Across the country, leaders with the Fraternal Order of Police are fighting back against the legislative attacks being waged by some agenda-driven politicians.

On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Gregg Pemberton, Chairman of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Labor Committee. Gregg represents the more than 3,600 rank-and-file DC MPD officers who go to work every day to serve and protect those in living in our nation’s capital. 

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

Blue View Podcast ➡️ https://blue-view.castos.com/

Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop/id1609211746

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZzhTEcwf3e2y0sPqdsew

Amazon ➡️ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aad56de4-4a9a-46d2-a71f-ba46ea487797/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop 

This is the story of the families of our fallen law enforcement heroes. We must never let them walk alone.

Each one of those “white chairs” represents a hero that has fallen, and equally as important, heroes who must carry on. Their lives have been forever changed and through the efforts of so many, they know they are not alone, for we never forget our fallen and the contribution they and their families have made and will continue to make.

As long as there is a need for “white chairs” to be set up on the lawn of our Nation’s Capital on May 15th to remember and honor our fallen, our work is not done. Never should we lose sight of the reason we do what we must all do—which is to remember and honor.

Take pride in your efforts, for the Fraternal Order of Police National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service doesn’t just happen; it evolves out of our respect and admiration for those who gave far more than we have. We must never let them walk alone!

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

Blue View Podcast ➡️ https://blue-view.castos.com/

Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop/id1609211746

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZzhTEcwf3e2y0sPqdsew

Amazon ➡️ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aad56de4-4a9a-46d2-a71f-ba46ea487797/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop 

All across America, families of fallen peace officers are headed to our nations Capitol to honor the life of America’s finest who gave their life in the service of others. What started as a single memorial service hosted by the National Fraternal Order of Police 41 years ago, has grown into a week-long celebration of life.

On this episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes is joined by Dianne Bernhard, Executive Director of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), and Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), to talk about Police Week 2022.

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

Blue View Podcast ➡️ https://blue-view.castos.com/

Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop/id1609211746

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZzhTEcwf3e2y0sPqdsew

Amazon ➡️ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aad56de4-4a9a-46d2-a71f-ba46ea487797/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop 

They are known as the “Twin Cities.” But when it comes to how some in the community view law enforcement, Minneapolis and St. Paul couldn’t be further apart. In 2020, America witnessed a tragedy unfold in Minneapolis, triggering weeks of riots and civil unrest. Just a few miles east, the St. Paul police chief refused to allow one incident be used to define our profession.

On this episode of the Blue View, National President Patrick Yoes is joined by Todd Axtell, Chief of Police for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he leads an agency with 820 employees.

As the oldest police department in the State, the St. Paul Police Department has become known for delivering trusted service with respect—every day, without exception. Thanks to Chief Axtell’s “bank of trust” philosophy—one which views every call for service, conversation, and community interaction as an opportunity to make a deposit—the department has been able to maintain its stellar reputation and strengthen its ties despite the historic civil unrest, a global pandemic, and several high-profile crises.

⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLUE VIEW PODCAST

Blue View Podcast ➡️ https://blue-view.castos.com/

Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop/id1609211746

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3OZzhTEcwf3e2y0sPqdsew

Amazon ➡️ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aad56de4-4a9a-46d2-a71f-ba46ea487797/blue-view-by-the-fraternal-order-of-police-fop