The Badge & The Vow A Valentine’s Day Conversation on Marriage & Law Enforcement
What does it really mean to love someone who walks into danger for a living? In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Covered with the FOP, Kevin Murray, Scott Stephenson, and their wives open up about the realities of marriage in law enforcement. From officer-involved shootings and hypervigilance to communication breakdowns, date nights, and the power of apology jewelry — this is the conversation police families need. Topics include: • Emotional survival in law enforcement • Trauma and hypervigilance at home • Why “never go to bed mad” might be wrong • Date nights that save marriages • Communication, validation & vulnerability • The “Broom Test” for choosing a partner If you’re in law enforcement — or married to someone who is — this episode is for you. 💙 Because the better we are at home, the better we are at work.
13 October 2026, 7:45 pm
29 minutes 23 seconds
HB 267 Repealed, Labor Rights, and Scott Stephenson’s Run for Office
In this episode of Covered with the Utah FOP, we break down the battle over House Bill 267, the controversial labor bill that eliminated collective bargaining in Utah — and the unprecedented effort that led to its repeal. Host Bret Rawson is joined by Utah FOP leaders Kevin Murray and Scott Stephenson to discuss: • How HB 267 impacted law enforcement and other workers • Why police stood with teachers and firefighters • The massive referendum campaign that followed • The creation of the Protect Utah Workers Coalition • And Scott Stephenson’s decision to run for office in District 44 Recorded in Deerfield Beach, Florida during the national labor summit, this conversation explores the pressure facing American police officers, the politics of labor law, and what comes next for Utah law enforcement. 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations on public safety, policy, and leadership.
6 October 2026, 7:39 pm
28 minutes 3 seconds
106. OiCi with Kresdon Bennett Part 1
Brett sits down with special guest Kresdon Bennett to go over officer involved critical incidences. This is one of the worst parts about being a police officer and why working with the FoP is so important and helpful. Not only are they going over the what, where and how but more importantly what is being done in order to help officers involved in an awful situation.
1 April 2025, 11:54 pm
32 minutes 30 seconds
105. Time to Keep Getting on With Life
Only the usuals on the episode today. We are moving forward with our last little bit of winter and some of the rust shows. Can't wait for spring to hit and warm up these old joints and bones.
17 March 2025, 4:41 am
33 minutes 14 seconds
104. Happy February Whatever
Wishing everyone happy Valentines or Ground Hogs day or whatever. The FoP boys are back without a guest in order to break things down and go over some future and predicted legislative measures, how they could affect the group and what it's like to bargain with a labor organization.
17 February 2025, 11:51 pm
36 minutes 24 seconds
103. What the Hell is This Show Called...
Better check your meds...Fop is back with some inspirational and motivational topics to continue our new year strong. Hopefully you haven't given up your condition supplements resolution yet, you are going to need them.
1 February 2025, 7:56 pm
40 minutes 13 seconds
102. Utah County Checking In With Kyle Curtis
Getting the new year of right by heading slightly down south to the Utah County chapter of the FoP. Kyle Curtis is the chapter head for Utah County and shares how the FoP is working with and helping to improve policing in that part of the state.
20 January 2025, 3:36 pm
46 minutes 11 seconds
101. Ho Ho Ho...Merry Christmas with Matt Cluff
It's that special time of year...no, Bret hasn't brewed his special version of egg nog. It's the time to remember the reason for the season. The boys sit down with FoP chaplan Matt Cluff in order to try and remember the why during this special time of year.
24 December 2024, 3:49 am
43 minutes 27 seconds
100. Ep 100 with Brandy Vega and Promise 2 Live
There really isn't a better way to celebrate our 100th episode on Covered than with our guest today Brandy Vega and her husband. Brandy and the Promise 2 Live foundation have created an amazing message of hope and endurance that we are trying to spread to our brothers and sisters wearing the badge. Every life is always important, listen to this great episode and feel the support.
19 December 2024, 3:55 pm
35 minutes 32 seconds
99. What is That Big Billboard All About?
The FoP boys wrap up the conversation with Nelson Jones and Bret brings back someone very close to home in this weeks episode.
2 December 2024, 4:07 pm
31 minutes 42 seconds
98. The Better Half of the Legal Plan
The FoP boys sit down with Nate Nelson from Nelson Jones in order to take things from the billboard to the studio. Nate goes over the fineries of personal legal defense as well as things to watch out for. Grab you helmet for this great episode.