🚔 TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENTS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT: Not Everything Needs to be an IA
Join host Tami Sharp and a panel of experienced law enforcement professionals as they dive deep into the real causes of toxic work environments and provide actionable solutions for cops, supervisors, and departments.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

Why internal affairs processes create toxicity (and how to fix it)
How to handle difficult supervisors and toxic coworkers with grace
The hidden impact of medical leave and investigations on department culture
Why communication breakdowns fuel workplace toxicity
Boundary-setting strategies that protect your mental health
How new leaders can avoid becoming part of the problem

👥 Expert Panel:

Greg Nottingham (31 years Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
Kevin Mede (25 years Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, Wellness Program Director)
Mike Lawson (24 years San Diego Sheriff's Department, Peer Support Coordinator)
Eric Tung (18 years Western Washington PD, Patrol Commander)
Marlon Marrache ("The IA Guy," 24 years LAPD, Internal Affairs Expert)

🔑 Key Takeaways:
✅ Everyone has a vote in workplace culture - choose to contribute positively
✅ Focus on what you CAN control, not what you can't
✅ Set healthy boundaries to protect your peace and sanity
✅ Departments need MULTIPLE wellness resources, not just peer support
✅ Transparency and consistent communication prevent most toxicity
✅ Reach out to struggling colleagues - anger often masks pain
⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Wellness Check-ins
15:30 What Creates Toxic Work Environments
28:45 The IA Process & Department Culture
42:20 Handling Difficult Supervisors
56:10 New Leader Challenges
1:08:30 Final Takeaways & Action Steps
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What's your experience with toxic work environments? Share your story or questions in the comments below.
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🏷️ Tags:
#LawEnforcement #PoliceWellness #ToxicWorkplace #Leadership #MentalHealth #PeerSupport #PoliceTraining #LawEnforcementCulture #Wellness #FirstResponders

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