# NPA Podcast with Guest Michael A. Letts, Founder of InVest USA, providing police bullet-proof vests

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Podcast: [National Police Association Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-police-association-podcast-7101287)
Published: 2026-03-08T08:01:06+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, host Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Michael Letts, a longtime law enforcement officer, pastor, Army veteran, and national advocate for first responders. Letts shares the remarkable journey that led him from ministry and national weightlifting competitions to decades of service in law enforcement. He also discusses the founding of InVest USA, a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving protective equipment such as bulletproof vests to police officers across the country. The conversation explores the spiritual, emotional, and operational challenges facing law enforcement today—from officer safety and chaplaincy programs to the international drug trade, political pressures on policing, and emerging national security threats. Throughout the discussion, Letts emphasizes the importance of community support for law enforcement and the role that everyday citizens can play in helping officers stay safe. Key Topics Discussed From Ministry to Law Enforcement The Importance of Police Chaplaincy The War on Drugs and International Cartels The Ongoing War on Police InVest USA: Protecting Officers on the Street Letts shares the story behind the creation of InVest USA, a nonprofit that provides ballistic vests and safety equipment to officers who may not have adequate protection through their departments. The organization prioritizes departments that have lost officers in the line of duty and works with communities to raise funds to equip local police. https://investusa.org/ https://x.com/MichaelLettsUS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-letts-show/id1803847986

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