Building Relationships, Building Trust: Advocating for Colorado Law Enforcement

Colorado Protectors

This podcast episode of the Colorado Protectors Podcast, hosted by Frank Gale, focuses on legislative advocacy for the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The episode features interviews with Adeline Hodge and Amanda Gall of Meridian Public Affairs, the FOP's contract lobbyists, and Steve Schulz, the FOP's executive director. They discuss their roles in representing the FOP's interests at the Colorado State Capitol, the challenges they face in navigating a polarized political environment, and their strategies for building relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle. The guests also emphasize the importance of member involvement in legislative advocacy, offering guidance on how members can participate through testimony, outreach, and relationship-building. The episode concludes with a discussion about the FOP's priorities, including officer safety, wellness, and benefits, as well as the importance of their work in ensuring that the voices of law enforcement officers are heard in the legislative process.