Step behind the badge in this gripping episode as host Marlon Marrache sits down with law enforcement veteran and educator Police Deputy Chief (Retired) Jim Dudley.

From high-stakes internal affairs investigations to the personal toll of officer-involved shootings, Dudley reveals the hidden realities, ethical dilemmas, and hard-won lessons from over three decades in policing.

Discover how early warning systems, leadership, and integrity shape the future of law enforcement—and hear candid advice for anyone considering a career in the force.

Whether you’re in the field or just fascinated by the world of policing, this episode delivers unfiltered insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Dive deep INSIDE LAPD with host Marlon Marrache and retired LAPD Police Lieutenant Bobby Vasquez – a 27-year veteran who beat a probationary DUI arrest, served jail time, and climbed to overseeing Internal Affairs.

Unfiltered bombshells: Academy scare tactics, alcohol's deadly hold on cops, noble cause corruption traps, biased/outcome-driven investigations, weaponized complaints, and why "the process is the punishment."

From traumatic scenes that scar forever to calls for real transparency, better training, and integrity – this raw conversation pulls back the curtain on LAPD's toughest truths. Essential listening for officers and anyone demanding accountability.

#policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Bobby's Info:

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

Time Stamp:

01:15 Grocery Lessons to Cop Life

03:27 Academy IA Scare

07:52 Probationary DUI Survival

10:09 Alcohol in Cop Culture

15:14 Noble Cause Corruption

24:45 Biased Investigations

31:11 Weaponizing IA

39:03 Hostile Workplace Nightmare

43:53 Training & Young Cops Today

53:00 Worst Call: Family Massacre

1:00:04 Retirement Reflections

1:02:56 Advice for New Recruits

Go beyond the badge and deep into the corridors of the Los Angeles Police Department’s most controversial unit. In this riveting episode, seasoned LAPD Police Detective Mitzi Roberts—who served in the department’s most prominent elite Robbery Homicide Division, working high-profile cases—reveals the hidden realities of Internal Affairs, where careers are made, broken, and sometimes saved.

Discover the untold stories of gender battles, headline-making scandals, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a culture built on silence and solidarity. From the emotional aftermath of major cases to the personal sacrifices demanded by the job, this episode offers a rare, unfiltered look at what it truly means to serve, survive, and stand up for integrity inside the LAPD.

Perfect for true crime fans, law enforcement professionals, and anyone fascinated by the drama behind the blue line.

#policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Time Stamp:

00:00 Mel’s Diner & Becoming a Cop

04:58 Academy Life & Early Challenges

11:49 Gender Barriers & Internal Affairs

20:26 The Rampart Fallout

35:42 Robbery Homicide

42:50 Worst Incident: The Jumper

47:40 Robbery Homicide & Cold Cases

53:07 Hollywood Technical Advisor

55:37 Final Advice: Self-Care First

Join host Marlon Marrache and special guest Brian Dennison, a veteran federal agent, for an unfiltered look at the realities of policing America’s borders.

Hear gripping stories of internal affairs, corruption, and the personal challenges faced on the front lines.

Discover what it truly takes to uphold justice and integrity in the world of federal law enforcement.

#policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

2:45 Brian’s Story

10:00 Internal Affairs

18:00 Corruption & Cartels

25:00 Lessons & Reflections

42:39 Outro

Dive into the hidden world where the pressure to police your own collides with the silent epidemic of mental health struggles. In this gripping episode, host Marlon sits down with Retired Police Commander Patrick Fitzgibbons aka: Fitz—a veteran cop who exposes the untold psychological toll of investigating fellow officers.

Hear raw, unfiltered stories of anxiety, trauma, and the crushing stigma that keeps so many first responders suffering in silence. Witness Fitz’s journey from breaking under the weight of the badge to finding hope, healing, and a new mission as a mental health advocate.

This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the emotional cost of a law enforcement career—and a rallying cry for every officer battling their own invisible war.

#policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Fitz' Info:

Website: https://cjevolution.com/

Linked IN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-j-fitzgibbons-699a6a24/

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

Time Stamp:

00:00 Explosive Intro & Meet Fitz

02:00 Internal Affairs Unmasked

10:00 The Stigma & Mental Toll

18:00 Breaking Point: Fitz’s Story

28:00 From Crisis to Advocacy

36:00 Trauma, Recovery & Hope

42:00 Advice for Officers & Closing

Dive behind the badge as host Marlon Marrache and guest Eric Tung expose the realities of internal affairs, accountability, and the hidden pressures facing law enforcement.

This candid conversation unpacks the stigma of IA investigations, the challenges of transparency, and the journey toward officer wellness. Discover powerful stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical advice for anyone in or around the world of policing.

Perfect for officers, leaders, and anyone curious about the true culture inside!

#lawenforcement #policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Eric's Info:

Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tung-a83459203/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlueGritRadio/podcasts

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro & Guest

03:00 IA Stigma

07:45 Accountability

12:00 Transparency

18:45 Wellness

27:40 Lessons Learned

34:10 Toughest Moment

37:05 Advice

Dive into a raw, revealing conversation as Marlon Marrache, host of the IA GUY: A Police Podcast, invites co-hosts Marc and Nick of the Roll Call Room Podcast to talk shop.

Together, they pull back the curtain on the realities of Internal Affairs investigations, mental health struggles, and the culture of silence within police departments.

Marc and Nick share unfiltered stories of resilience, controversy, and the fight for transparency in modern policing.

#policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Marc & Nick's Info:

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

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

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introductions

06:00 Mark & Nick’s Journeys

15:00 Internal Affairs Exposed

26:00 Mental Health & Fallout

40:00 Lessons & Advice

49:00 Closing Thoughts

EPISODE

In this gripping special episode of The IA Guy A Police Podcast, host Marlon Marrache reunites with LAPD Historian Peter Harris—post-HR 218 qualification in Tennessee—for a deep dive into the Board of Rights' origins.

Born as 1916 "Trial Boards" amid brutality scandals, power struggles, and Prohibition-era station orgies, it evolved through abolitions, charter amendments, and reforms under chiefs like August Vollmer and James Davis. Marlon and Peter Harris, drawing from Internal Affairs prosecutions and *The LAPD Badge*, debate its controversies: fair safeguard or biased rubber stamp?

Uncover a century of tension between discipline and due process. Tune in for LAPD insiders and history buff and let us reflect in this rich history!

#policeforce #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #police #podcast #lapd #deputy

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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

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

Peter's Info:

https://www.facebook.com/peter.harris.357

Time Stamp:

0:00 Intro & Board Pathways

4:00 1916 Origins

9:00 1920s Scandals

14:00 1925-28 Shakeups

20:00 1929-35 Codification

25:00 1939-49 Reforms

30:00 1953+ Debates

35:00 Pros, Cons & Stats

42:00 Close

Buckle up for an unfiltered dive into the raw underbelly of policing with host Marlon Marrache and guest John Donchig—a former English lit whiz who traded poetry slams for patrol cars in 2006.

From dissecting Of Mice and Men's chilling foreshadowing to facing real-life "bullet for a buck" doubts in the academy, John spills on the cognitive dissonance of swapping chalkboards for handcuffs.

We unpack the gut-wrenching evolution of Internal Affairs: from witch-hunt isolation to lifeline support, why "punishment is the process," and how IA trauma deserves a spot in mental wellness talks. Hear insider scoops on CALFIA's push for "better training = better policing," the seismic shifts in AB 392 and Penal Code 835a (RIP to the old three-sentence rubber stamp), and why small agencies need playbooks for hospitalized suspects—not in-house cover-ups.

Plus, heart-stoppers like the baby-not-breathing call that haunts forever, and John's golden nugget: "What got you here won't get you there—stay curious or crash." If you're eyeing the badge, craving cop wisdom, or just love a Capricorn's Poe-fueled grit, this is your siren call.

Tune in, stay safe, and remember: You're a human first, cop second!