Mathew Silverman

Mathew Silverman is the National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA). He has a long history of federal service and is recognized by members as an honest, hardworking, and passionate leader. Inspired from a young age by a desire to serve, Silverman began as a volunteer firefighter and has dedicated his career to supporting federal law enforcement officers. As FLEOA president, he focuses on advocating for improved pay, benefits, and mental health resources for law enforcement professionals nationwide.

Class, Courtesy, and Courage: Why Sen. John Fetterman’s Approach Matters

03.01.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Mathew Silverman, National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and regular Law Enforcement Today contributor, weighs in on Senator Fetterman's unique stance as the only democrat to stand for civility, leadership, and governance in the face of his party's devotion to all things anti-American.
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Assaults on the Police Should Never Be Dismissed as "Play"

02.27.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Two NYPD officers left a viral snowstorm bruised and bloodied while city leaders debated semantics. When assault is dismissed as a snowball fight the message to both cops and criminals could not be more dangerous.
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SOTU Takeaway: In a Divided Nation, Public Safety Should Unite Us

02.26.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

When the President declared that government’s first duty is to protect its citizens, federal agents heard something simple and powerful: your mission matters. In a divided nation, backing the men and women on the front lines of law enforcement sends a clear signal that public safety still comes first.
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When Jails Stop Cooperating, the Streets Take the Hit

02.18.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

When backroom coordination disappears, enforcement does not vanish. It moves into neighborhoods, workplaces, and traffic stops, changing not just where it happens but how disruptive it becomes.
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How a DHS Shutdown Punishes the Workforce That Guards America

02.17.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

They are still screening airports, guarding borders, and standing watch for America. The only thing missing is their paycheck while Washington argues.
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Virginia’s HB217: When Public Safety and Constitutional Duty Collide

02.11.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

FLEOA National President Mathew Silverman argues that Virginia lawmakers are pushing HB217 to score political points, even as they risk colliding head-on with the Second Amendment.
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How Maryland’s Latest Police Bill Threatens Officer Safety

02.06.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Maryland’s new bill could put officers and federal law enforcement at risk while undermining decades of interagency cooperation. Experts warn the move may create more problems than it solves for public safety.
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Politicians Running Their Mouths Will Destroy The Fragile Line Between Safety and Chaos

01.31.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Mathew Silverman, National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, examines how political rhetoric following the Minneapolis shooting risks inflaming unrest, undermining lawful authority, and placing law enforcement officers and communities in greater danger.
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This Is Who Tom Homan REALLY Is - And Why President Trump Sent Him to Minnesota

01.30.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

With President Trump’s decision to send Tom Homan to Minnesota to take direct oversight of federal immigration operations, the media narrative has quickly become more political than factual. To understand what is actually happening, and why Homan was chosen, it is important to separate career history from political spin.
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Officers Are Screwed If Virginia Lawmakers Pull Off Their Latest Attack On Cops

01.27.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Virginia lawmakers are debating HB 1314, but critics warn the bill could turn good-faith officers into legal targets. Public safety, they say, shouldn’t be sacrificed for litigation theater.
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FLEOA President and Arizona Congressman Agree - AZ’s Attorney General Flirts With a Recipe for Violence

01.27.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Words don’t pull triggers, but they load the chamber. When they come from the top cop, people get hurt.
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Experience Matters at ATF and Robert Cekada Has It

01.21.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

Robert J. Cekada has spent his career working every level of law enforcement from street operations to national leadership. His experience and steady judgment make him the kind of director ATF needs in a moment of rising crime and complex challenges.
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Maryland’s Proposed Mask Ban Will Get Cops and Their Families Killed

01.21.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

This proposal is not simply a matter of attire. It has real-world implications for officer safety, intergovernmental authority, and the effective enforcement of federal law.
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Rodney S. Scott - The Best Thing To Ever Happen To U.S. Customs and Border Protection

01.18.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Mathew Silverman brings a firsthand, field-driven perspective on why Rodney S. Scott is uniquely qualified to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a critical moment for border security.
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Urgent: Maryland Lawmaker Pushes To Ban ICE Agents From Holding Law Enforcement Positions

01.14.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

The badge was earned through standards and sacrifice. Now it’s filtered through politics.
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