Join host Marlon Marrache on the IA GUY A Police Podcast as he dives into an unforgettable episode featuring Gustavo, a seasoned LAPD officer whose journey from alcohol-fueled chaos to sobriety is nothing short of inspiring.

With three alcohol-related incidents, including a dramatic arrest, Gustavo faced suspensions, demotion, and the brink of termination. Nicknamed the "Century Man" for over 100 days of suspension, he shares how he overcame shame, embraced accountability, and transformed his life to help over 150 officers find sobriety.

A powerful tale of resilience, faith, and paying it forward in the face of personal and professional storms.

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Time Stamp:

1:03 Peruvian Pride on Independence Day

2:50 From Architect Dreams to LAPD Passion

14:21 First Alcohol-Related Incident

20:51 Hitting Rock Bottom: 2005 Blackout Crash

25:48 Arrested by Glendale PD in 2007

45:52 Surviving the Board of Rights

54:59 The Century Man’s Redemption

57:41 Paying It Forward in Addiction Prevention.

1:07:33 Heartbreaking Loss to Alcoholism

Dive into an electrifying episode of The IA Guy A Police Podcast with host Marlon Marrache as he chats with Kenny, a seasoned Indiana cop with a knack for drug interdiction.

From slinging drinks to snagging kilos, Kenny shares how bartending honed his policing skills, spills on the gritty realities of internal affairs, and recounts a heart-wrenching career moment that reshaped his view on pursuits.

Tune in for raw insights, football analogies, and a passionate call to rethink transparency in law enforcement. Don’t miss this gripping blend of humor, heart, and highway heroics!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_ninja111/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBarrelPodcast

Website: https://www.justiceacademytraining.com/

Time Stamp:

2:30 Bartender to Cop: Skill Transfer Talk

6:00 DUI Detection: Bar Experience Edge

8:30 IA Evolution: Past vs. Present Views

12:30 Interdiction 101: Football Play Analogy

18:00 Body Cam Truth: Transparency Debate

24:00 IA Stress: Process as Punishment

31:00 Dishonesty Woes: Confronting Colleagues

36:00 Highway Hustle: Drug Interdiction Passion

40:00 Justice Academy: Training Cops Right

43:00 Beyond the Barrel: Podcast’s Purpose

45:00 Tragic Pursuit: Career’s Darkest Day

47:00 Social Media Pitfalls: Cop Bashing Harms

48:30 Cop Advice: Master Communication

Buckle up for a raw, riveting episode of the IA GUY A Police Podcast! Host Marlon Marrache dives deep with former CDCR Lieutenant Alex Duran, who spills the unfiltered truth on his wild ride from counseling violent juvenile delinquents in group homes to battling chaos in California's deadliest prisons like Corcoran and the infamous SHU.

Hear heart-pounding tales of cell extractions gone wrong, brutal assaults, gang politics, and the soul-crushing weight of internal affairs investigations that nearly ended his career.

From dodging stabbings and navigating COVID-era scandals to hitting rock bottom and rising in elite executive protection for billionaires, Alex exposes the corruption, low morale, and hidden dangers of corrections today.

Packed with lessons on accountability, de-escalation, and survival— this is the explosive insider story you can't miss!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_duran2424/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@correctionsunlocked

Time Stamp:

2:00 Visalia Roots

8:00 Youth Counselor Chaos

15:00 Prison Pipeline Shock.

22:00 Kern County Madness

30:00 Brutal Cell Extraction

45:00 Career-Killing Scandal

50:00 Rock Bottom Redemption

55:00 Advice for Rookies

In this episode of the Internal Affairs podcast, host Marlon Marrache engages with retired Chief Chris Hsiung, exploring the persistent stigma surrounding internal affairs investigations, the human elements of disciplinary processes like Skelly hearings, and the challenges of maintaining fairness in policing.

Chung shares personal experiences from his 28-year career, including poignant critical incidents, and introduces The Curve, an initiative aimed at modernizing police culture through empathetic leadership, vulnerability, and proactive cultural design to better serve communities and officers alike.

The discussion emphasizes accountability, empathy, and the need for cultural evolution in law enforcement.

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Website: https://www.thecurve.org/

Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishsiung/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.hsiung/

Time Stamp:

0:00 Podcast Intro and Guest Welcome

3:30 IA Stigma and Mystery

7:00 POA Role and Discipline

9:20 Disciplinary Challenges

16:30 Agency Size Differences in IA

18:45 Advice for IA Investigators

21:00 Double Standards in Discipline

23:15 Skelly Hearings Insights

29:00 Worst Career Incident

34:30 The Curve Initiative

37:45 Culture by Design

42:15 Contact Info and Advice

44:00 Closing Remarks

Dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation on the IA Guy A Police Podcast with host Marlon Marrache and guest John Martinez, a 15-year veteran federal police captain and former Army soldier.

From the weaponization of Internal Affairs investigations—nicknamed the "Rat Squad"—to biased probes that prioritize blame over truth, John pulls no punches on how the system fails officers and breeds hypocrisy. Hear his heart-wrenching account of a young girl's tragic suicide that haunted him for years, the lack of mental health support in law enforcement, and why the men behind the badge matter more than the shield itself.

Plus, insights on leadership, rising through the ranks, and John's own podcast, The Good Leader Podcast, aimed at empowering men with purpose and resilience. Whether you're in blue, aspiring to be, or just curious about the real cop life, this episode reveals the brutal truths, emotional scars, and calls for change in 2025's policing world.

Don't miss this eye-opening exposé—tune in and stay Code Six!

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https://www.instagram.com/thegoodleaderbrand/?hl=en

Time Stamp:

0:45 Guest Intro

2:00 Army to Federal Cop

3:30 IA Impressions Evolution

7:00 Advice for IA Sergeants

12:15 Weaponized Complaints

20:00 Tragic Suicide Story

23:30 No Mental Health Check-Ins

26:45 Law Enforcement Hypocrisy

27:45 Good Leader Podcast

28:45 Advice for New Cops

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Boise, Idaho — A federal judge is weighing whether a lawsuit against Buhl Police Chief Jeremy Engbaum and the city of Buhl will proceed to trial following a hearing on Tuesday. The case stems from a December 2023 incident in which then-Buhl resident Eli Johnson was arrested in his home after being pulled over for a misdemeanor speeding violation. Johnson's attorneys allege that Engbaum violated his constitutional rights by entering the home without a warrant and using a stun gun during the arrest. Attorneys for Engbaum and the city argue that Johnson became subject to arrest after engaging with officers at his door, and that the interaction took place in a legally permissible manner.

Both Johnson and Engbaum were not present at the Boise hearing, and the judge did not issue a ruling on the city’s request for summary judgment. Court filings and body camera footage reviewed in the case offer differing interpretations of the events. Johnson’s legal team argues that the arrest was unlawful, noting that Engbaum initially told officers to obtain a warrant and that no exigent circumstances justified entering the home. Engbaum's attorney maintains that Johnson’s decision to speak with officers at his front door placed him in a public setting and that the arrest followed proper procedure. Johnson was charged with multiple offenses following the arrest, but all charges were later dismissed. The judge is expected to issue a written decision on whether the lawsuit will be dismissed or proceed to trial.

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Target 12 Investigators

In this episode of The IA GUY A Police Podcast, host Marlon Marrache sits down with former police officer Gianni Santino and former police sergeant Nadia Clark to discuss their journeys from college student, military service to law enforcement, navigating academy life, and the challenges of internal affairs investigations.

They open up about the weaponization of IA, gender dynamics in policing, and traumatic incidents like shootings and homicides that left lasting impacts.

Sharing lessons on mental wellness and resilience, they also detail their transition to entrepreneurship in ATMs and merchant services under mentor Paul Alex, offering advice for aspiring officers and emphasizing the importance of side hustles for financial security.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiannisantino/?hl=en

Nadia's Info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadiaramelle/?hl=en

Time Stamp:

00:58 Guest Intros

06:42 Military Discipline in Academy

09:58 Females in the Academy

17:37 Politicized & Weaponized IA

32:26 Suspension & Process

40:42 OIS & IA Scrutiny

46:57 Gianni's Homicide Case

48:32 Nadia's Ambush

1:05:36 For New Recruits

Buckle up for a jaw-dropping episode of The IA Guy: A Police Podcast as host Marlon Marrache dives deep with Paul Alex, the ex-cop who traded his badge for a business empire!

From busting criminals to breaking records in the entrepreneurial world, Paul unleashes the electrifying story of his high-stakes journey. Expect raw insights, game-changing strategies, and the relentless mindset that skyrocketed him to success.

This is one episode you can’t afford to miss!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Official-PaulAlex

Time Stamp:

00:40 Podcast Intro

03:15 Event Setback

05:20 Path to Policing

08:08 Bar Incident

16:20 Chief’s Approval

22:28 Robbery Chase

33:33 DUI Incident

39:18 Task Force Success

47:08 DUI Night

53:11 Rehab Choice

59:32 Post-Rehab Struggle

1:06:41 Cashswipe Launch

1:12:01 Entrepreneurial Leap

1:23:35 Fentanyl Scare

1:29:04 Cop Advice

Dive into the gritty, unfiltered world of internal affairs with this explosive episode of the IA GUY A Police Podcast, hosted by the charismatic Marlon Marrache!

Joined by special guest Corey Leeper from the crime-free utopia of Laverne, this conversation rips the veil off the taboo topic of Internal Affairs Investigations. With raw honesty, they expose the hypocrisy of preaching transparency to the public while leaving officers in the dark, abandoned by their "blue line family" when an IA hits.

From the chilling reality of being ostracized to the shocking revelation of a chief’s physical altercation costing taxpayers big, this episode pulls no punches. Corey’s heart-pounding tale of a career-defining crash and unjust IA blame game will leave you speechless, while his pioneering work in AI revolutionizes policing fairness.

Buckle up for a rollercoaster of emotion, truth, and a call to rethink police culture—this is a must-listen that hits harder than a code three response!

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Cory"s Info

Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-leeper/

Marlon's Info

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en

Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/

Time Stamp:

00:00 Flawed Decision-Making

01:58 A Taboo

03:33 Transparency Hypocrisy

07:45 Career-Threatening IA Pile-Up

23:16 Crash & Blame

29:49 AI for Fair IA

44:12 Two Sides of the Door

50:54 Decision-Making Crisis

55:08 Admin Leave Isolation