STIGMA IN THE SHADOWS: Retired Commander's Eye-Opening Revelations on Police Internal Affairs!
Update: 2025-10-02
Description
Hosted by Marlon Marrache of The IA GUY A Police Podcast, this episode features a candid discussion with retired Police Commander Andy Alvarez, a seasoned law enforcement veteran with 28 years of service across CHP and Santa Ana PD.
They explore the role and perceptions of Internal Affairs (IA) within police organizations, including the historical use of codes in communications, the origins of the negative stigma associated with IA, and strategies for improving education and transparency for officers.
The conversation addresses procedural fairness, mental wellness during investigations, and lessons from career experiences, such as traffic enforcement and community impacts.
It emphasizes the importance of leadership, factual investigations, and supportive communication to foster a more informed and equitable law enforcement culture.
#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:
1:45 Host Introduction & Episode Overview
6:20 Defining Stigma in Policing
9:35 First IA Encounter
12:50 IA Playbook:
16:05 Blue Wall Dynamics:
22:45 Mental Health Toll
29:20 Leadership Choices: Protect Rank or Integrity
35:55 Union Role
43:20 Closing Reflections: Lessons & Path Forward
They explore the role and perceptions of Internal Affairs (IA) within police organizations, including the historical use of codes in communications, the origins of the negative stigma associated with IA, and strategies for improving education and transparency for officers.
The conversation addresses procedural fairness, mental wellness during investigations, and lessons from career experiences, such as traffic enforcement and community impacts.
It emphasizes the importance of leadership, factual investigations, and supportive communication to foster a more informed and equitable law enforcement culture.
#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:
1:45 Host Introduction & Episode Overview
6:20 Defining Stigma in Policing
9:35 First IA Encounter
12:50 IA Playbook:
16:05 Blue Wall Dynamics:
22:45 Mental Health Toll
29:20 Leadership Choices: Protect Rank or Integrity
35:55 Union Role
43:20 Closing Reflections: Lessons & Path Forward
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