THE MARLON MARRACHE SHOW

Host Marlon Marrache and guest Dan Saputa, owner of Forecast Security Group (FSG), discuss the Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix to emphasize the critical need for law enforcement officers to remain current on case law.

o Saputa highlights the officer's dangerous decision to step onto the vehicle's running board as it drove away, an action that could be viewed as creating his own peril.

o The ruling means pre-incident conduct and tactical decisions leading up to force are now part of the legal evaluation for "objective reasonableness" nationwide.

Saputa urges officers to improve report writing and articulation to better defend their "reasonable officer" perspective in court.

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Time Stamps

00:19 Case Overview

01:12 Legal Standard

10:38 Tactical Peril

35:10 Closing Remarks

Marlon Marrache spent 24 years with the LAPD — including time working the division that investigates its own officers. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Marlon pulls back the curtain on what Internal Affairs actually does, how the process really works from complaint to outcome, and why it looks nothing like what you've seen on TV. He gets into the lies, the cover-ups, the code of silence, and what actually happens to officers when misconduct is proven — giving an insider look at one of the most secretive divisions in American law enforcement.

#LAPD #InternalAffairs #TrueCrime

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Timestamps:

00:00 LAPD Internal Affairs — Marlon's Story and the Secrets He's Sharing

02:22 Growing Up as an Immigrant and How It Shaped His Path to the LAPD

07:07 How Sports the Navy and a Late Start Led Him to Law Enforcement

13:01 The LAPD Culture Scandals and Internal Corruption Nobody Talks About

21:49 How Social Media Destroyed the LAPD's Ability to Hide the Truth

23:44 His Early Patrol Years and How the Role of Cops Changed Around Him

34:46 The Trauma Loneliness and Coping Mechanisms That Define Long Careers

40:45 How and Why He Moved Into Internal Affairs — The Decision That Changed Everything

47:40 The Real Reputation of Internal Affairs vs What It's Actually Like Inside

53:41 His First Internal Affairs Case — How Hard It Really Is to Investigate Your Own

01:02:59 The Challenge of Proving False Statements Against Fellow Officers

01:10:52 False Statements Perjury and the Policy Violations That Destroy Careers

01:20:32 Bad Hires Rogue Officers and Who Is Really Responsible for Accountability

01:25:04 What Actually Happens to Corrupt Cops — Resignations Pensions and Consequences

01:30:08 Inside the Psychology and Process of a Real Internal Affairs Investigation

01:34:01 The Most Common Complaints Against LAPD Officers and What the Public Gets Wrong

01:42:28 Did Internal Affairs Destroy His Friendships — The Personal Cost of Doing the Right Thing

01:47:06 The Career Lessons That Only Come From Investigating Your Own Department

02:05:51 Purpose Empathy and What He Really Wants People to Know About Police Work

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Experience meets accountability in this high-stakes debrief featuring two legendary law enforcement figures. Marlon Marrache, famously known as "The IA Guy", brings his 24 years of LAPD experience and Internal Affairs expertise to the table.

Marrache surgically deconstructs a botched NYPD narcotics operation, exposing critical procedural failures including deactivated body cams, lack of proper identification, and the unauthorized use of WhatsApp for official communication.

Joining him is Charles "Chuck" Bennett, a veteran with a staggering 33 years on the job and nearly 40 years of total law enforcement service. Drawing from his decades of plainclothes experience, Bennett delivers a blistering tactical critique, labeling the incident—which left an innocent man with 32 stitches and a broken nose—a "Donnie Brook" and an "ass whippin'" that violated the core principles of policing.

Together, these experts analyze the catastrophic fallout: a $100 million lawsuit, the removal of commanding officers, and the unprecedented disbanding of an entire unit. This is an essential masterclass on career survival, the importance of returning to the basics, and the heavy price of failing to protect and serve with integrity.

Chuck's Info:

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He traded the badge for a microphone. Former Rhode Island cop Eddie Weidmann opens up about working 80-90 hour weeks, the dark side of police culture, and why he walked away from it all to chase laughs in Hollywood!

From crack houses to comedy clubs — this one hits different.

Eddies Info:

YouTube Channel: UCNqUR_PDj5ymhW0QkBcz5_g

IG:https://www.instagram.com/eddiewiedmann_

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport

Time Stamp:

0:54 Show Intro

21:43 Hell Week at the Academy

39:42 His Reaction to George Floyd

54:31 Man Shot 9 Times — First Major Call

1:01:45 Closing Thoughts

This discussion explores the complex and often politically charged investigation of officer-involved shootings (OIS). Guest Jeff Wenninger, retired Police Lieutenant from the LAPD's Force Investigation Division (FID) details the challenges of scene management, where political concerns about the race of suspects and officers often overshadow tactical evaluations in the immediate aftermath!

The conversation highlights a critical debate over body-worn video: whether officers should view it before interviews, weighing the risk of "corrupting" their actual perception against the legal dangers of discrepancies between their memory and the recorded evidence.

Furthermore, Jeff argues that current law enforcement training is insufficient, as it fails to prepare officers for the evolving legal standards that now judge the "totality of circumstances" leading up to a shooting, rather than just the final moment of threat.

Tune into a very important conversation!

Jeff's Info:

LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wenninger-4247a854/

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Time Stamp:

01:00 Introduction

01:57 Scene Management & Political Pressures

06:01 Evaluating Officer Investigations

12:22 Training Gaps & Legal Standards

17:36 The Body Cam & Memory Debate

34:52 Outro: Resources & Well-being

Host Marlon Marrache is joined by retired LAPD Police Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger for a riveting deep dive into the high-stakes evolution of the Los Angeles Police Department.

From the violent frontlines of the "War on Gangs" to the transformative era of the Rampart scandal and federal oversight, this discussion offers an unfiltered professional perspective on the challenges of policing a volatile city.

Jeff's Info:

LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wenninger-4247a854/

Marlon's Info:

Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home

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

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport

Time Stamp:

01:03 Building Trust & Transparency

02:33 Frontline 77th

10:45 GED Transition

11:20 Management Blueprint

22:00 Beyond Arrests

40:19 Own Mistakes

41:58 Lessons from the Bench

Two decorated police officers. One minor use-of-force at the LA County Fair. Then the FBI showed up and everything changed.

Chad Jensen and Mike Naederbaomer sit down with Marlon Marrache to reveal the full story behind their federal indictment, two trials, and the institutional betrayal no one talks about. One vote stood between Chad and 30 years in prison.

If you care about justice, police accountability, or just want to know how close good men came to losing everything over politics… this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

Drop your thoughts below: Was this justice… or a warning shot to every cop in America?

Like, comment, and share if you believe the thin blue line deserves better than this.

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Chad's Info:

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Time Stamp:

01:12 Introduction

06:24 Chad's road to policing

11:55 The IA Boogeyman

33:14 The FBI Calls

48:09 The Verdict

1:25:32 Faith & Lessons Learned

1:51:16 Conclusion

The Rampart scandal is widely regarded as one of the most damaging episodes in LAPD history. But behind the headlines were over 50 officers who faced intense scrutiny — not for wrongdoing, but for proximity.

In this episode of Truth Behind the Badge, host Marlon sits down with Craig Marquez, a Rampart officer who endured a 44-day suspension, a landmark use-of-force incident that changed department policy, and a three-year disciplinary process — before earning a promotion to detective.

A candid conversation about accountability, resilience, and the true cost of wearing the badge.

Craig's Info:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rampartrage55

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport

Time Stamp:

1:07 Intro

1:51 The Rampart Scandal Explained

8:22 The Tax Man

20:43 The Beanbag Incident

36:16 The Process Was the Punishment

49:48 The Promotion Board

1:00:59 Closing

In this explosive episode of the Marlon Marrache Show: Truth Behind the Badge, retired LAPD SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT Police Sergeant Cleon "CJ" Joseph reveals the shocking internal battle over a revolutionary life-saving technique.

Join us as we pull back the curtain on:

• The "Safe Wrap" Revolution: Discover the groundbreaking grappling method, developed in partnership with the legendary Gracie University, designed to end the era of dangerous "dog piles" and positional asphyxia.

• A "Gift" Rejected: Hear the firsthand account of how a retiring officer’s final contribution to officer and citizen safety was allegedly dismantled by "traditional thinking" and leadership egos.

• The Captain Who Said "No": A stunning retelling of the high-stakes meeting where a "master of grappling" was reportedly cut off, and a promise to protect the department’s future was broken.

• Global Progress vs. Local Politics: While major agencies worldwide and even the DOJ are taking notice, why is the world's most famous police department allegedly stalling on progress?

It is a raw, honest conversation about honor, ego, and the desperate need to evolve police work for the 21st century. This is one story the "machine" doesn't want you to hear!

Subscribe and ring the bell to stay informed on the truth they don't teach in the academy!

Marlon's Info:

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport

CJ's Info:

Website: https://www.cjffla.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleon.joseph.7

Time Stamps:

01:35 Quality through continuous improvement

09:44 New prone techniques introduced

10:49 Redefining neck contact policy

23:30 Personal safe wrap experience

33:44 Safe wrap’s medical origins

39:51Project removed from plans

50:03 Final Thoughts

Welcome back to The Marlon Marrache Show – "Truth Behind the Badge"! Host Marlon Marrache sits down with retired LAPD Lieutenant Nick Barbara — a law enforcement veteran with over 45 years of service, spanning the 1960s through the 2000s.

Nick's journey is anything but ordinary. From his first night on the job — put on roof patrol during the 1968 Watts anniversary riot — to navigating the LAPD's brutal promotion system, this is a story of dedication, integrity, and the price you pay for being too well-liked by the troops.

He made lieutenant on his sixth attempt — coming in #1 on the list as the only Sergeant One in the top 40. And when he made Band One on the Captain's exam? He was told by a commander: "We just don't know what team you're on." His answer? "I'm on the Los Angeles Police Department team." He never made Captain.

Nick and Marlon also go deep on Internal Affairs — what a real investigation looks like, why the "gotcha" mentality is wrong, how the department fails to prepare officers for the IA process, and what it means to truly get to the truth.

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Marlon's Info:

Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home

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

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport

Time Stamps:

1:03 Show begins

4:07 Selling life insurance at 20

6:58 Nick's dream: LAPD since age 9

15:58 First taste of Internal Affairs

19:14 What IA is really about

24:22 "The complainant is a liar"

41:18 1992 Rodney King riots

47:12 First night on the job — roof patrol during a riot

59:12 #1 on the lieutenant's list after 6 attempts

1:10:21 Promotion canceled

1:19:58 "I pay taxes too" — the complaint that cost him

1:35:44 Cussed out by the Chief of Staff

1:43:06 Most traumatic call — 8-month-old baby

1:47:29 Closing advice