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Host Marlon Marrache sits down with Ron and Bobby for an honest conversation about Internal Affairs, discipline, accountability, and leadership in law enforcement. From getting investigated early in a career to dealing with unfair discipline, missed promotions, toxic workplace culture, and learning from your own mistakes, they break down how these experiences can either destroy an officer’s mindset or make them a stronger leader. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtIrCH9t4DKt8LEFYYuXzEQ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport-CI Timestamps: 01:04 Introduction 06:40 3 IA Cases 14:10 Cop Accountability 21:40 Leadership Dilemma 34:15 Disciplinary Hearings 47:30 Toxic Cop Culture 59:45 Retaliation Truths 01:12:10 Mental Health Realities 01:24:30 Rebuilding Trust 01:32:00 Closing Advice

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with former LAPD background investigator Ken Roybal to break down what really happens before someone earns the badge. They discuss why candidates get disqualified, how police hiring standards have changed, mistakes applicants make during backgrounds, and the growing struggle to recruit qualified officers. They also dive into Internal Affairs, whistleblowing, and the controversial LAPD case involving secretly recorded conversations between officers. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: / marlon.marrache Instagram: / themarracheshow Linked IN: / marlon-marrache YouTube Channel: / @themarlonreport YouTube Channel: / @themarlonreport-ci Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 06:05 Background Misconceptions 14:35 Hiring Standards Changed 18:40 LAPD Recruitment Crisis 23:30 Secret Wiretap Scandal 33:45 Whole Person Assessment 35:20 Non-Select vs DQ 36:40 Final Applicant Advice

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with former LAPD Commander Keith Bushey for a raw look at how policing has changed since the 1960s. From the violence of old Los Angeles and the 1992 riots to Internal Affairs, “you lie, you die,” double standards, and politics inside LAPD leadership, Keith shares decades of stories and lessons from behind the badge. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: / marlon.marrache Instagram: / themarracheshow Linked IN: / marlon-marrache YouTube Channel: / @themarlonreport YouTube Channel: / @themarlonreport-ci Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 1966 LAPD Culture 10:30 Violent Era Street Realities 18:55 The 1992 Riots Chaos 22:45 Advice to IA Sergeants 33:10 Board of Rights Truth 45:15 Command Staff Retaliation 48:25 Leadership Double Standards 57:40 Final Words of Advice

Host Marlon Marrache sits down with former police officer Jason Lehman to talk about being investigated, accused of dishonesty, and how the IA process can be weaponized. Jason also shares the $21 incident that turned into a $2,100 theft accusation, one of the most traumatic calls of his career, and the teenager he once arrested who completely changed the way he looked at policing. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: / marlon.marrache Instagram: / themarracheshow Linked IN: / marlon-marrache YouTube Channel: / @themarlonreport YouTube Channel: / @themarlonreport-ci Time Stamps: 00:57 Introduction 07:42 Police Litigation Unit 14:02 Internal Affairs 31:58 SIS Cases 45:51 Bodycam Evidence 01:07:38 Social Media Risks 01:25:34 Closing Remarks

What really happens when an LAPD officer gets sued, investigated, or ends up in court? Host Marlon Marrache sits down with a Retired Los Angeles City Attorney who spent 37 years representing LAPD officers to talk officer-involved shootings, Internal Affairs, controversial SIS tactics, bodycam footage, lawsuits, and the small mistakes that can completely change a case! Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport-CI Time Stamps: 00:57 Introduction 07:42 Corey’s LAPD Career 14:02 Internal Affairs 23:24 Police Lawsuits 31:58 SIS Cases 45:51 Bodycam Evidence 01:07:38 Social Media Risks 01:25:34 Closing Remarks

Uncover the surprising history of the most famous police shield in the world! From Hollywood fame to political drama and real-life fraudsters, Host Marlon Marrache sits down with top police historians to reveal the shocking secrets, scandals, and misuse behind the iconic LAPD badge. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport-CI Book: https://a.co/d/0aPfJ8sD Time Stamps: 01:13 Introduction 07:36 Book Origins 11:53 Series 5 History 20:39 Shield Misuse Cases 31:33 Expiration and Trademarks 41:00 Closing Remarks

A police chief who ran internal affairs... got investigated by the FBI! Former Chief of Police Scott Gardner racked up MORE felony charges than Al Capone — then walked into court to face the music. On this episode of THE MARLON MARRACHE SHOW -Truth Behind the Badge, the ex-East Cleveland chief spills everything: the pursuit that started it all, the indictment that blindsided him, and why he says the whole system is broken. You will not believe this story! Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themarlonreport-ci Scott's Info: YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theinfamousexchief Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInfamousExChief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_infamous_exchief_ Time Stamp: 1:19 Show Kicks Off 4:29 Loss Prevention Confessions 13:28 First Brush with Internal Affairs 26:34 The Verdict: No Prison Time 30:18 No Warning Before the Indictment 1:08:53 Where to Find Scott Now

Retired Sergeant Juan Cephas breaks his silence on host Marlon Marrache's show — exposing chokeholds, cover-ups, and the secret war between cops and 'the rat squad.' If you think you know Internal Affairs, think again! Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtIrCH9t4DKt8LEFYYuXzEQ YouTube Channel: Juan's Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PHITPD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phitPD Time Stamp: 1:13 Introduction 7:40 Boot Camp Bias 18:53 First Brush with IA 35:39 Body Cam Bombshell 55:23 The Gun & the Chokehold 1:03:46 Closing Remarks

A Brooklyn-born kid — too short for LAPD — cracked a Godfather joke in his sheriff's interview and scored a perfect 100. That kid became Commander Ralph Ornelas of the LA County Sheriff's Department, serving 36 years and leading the largest gang takedown in U.S. history. In this episode, host Marlon Marrache sits down with Ornelas to pull back the curtain on Internal Affairs — the most feared, most misunderstood unit in law enforcement. They expose how investigations go wrong, why investigators overstep, and what nobody tells recruits before they hit the streets. Raw. Real. No badge left unturned. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtIrCH9t4DKt8LEFYYuXzEQ Ralph's Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphornelas/ Time Stamp: 1:23 Meet Ralph Ornelas 24:10 The Godfather Moment 48:35 Inside Internal Affairs 1:04:20 The Worst Incident 1:20:18 Final Advice

Retired Riverside County Sheriff's Office Police Lieutenant Mike Walsh pulls back the curtain on Internal Affairs — what it really is, why it has such a bad reputation, and what cops actually need to know before they find themselves on the other side of the table. From his early days as a Marine to SWAT commander to IA investigator, Mike shares raw stories, hard-won wisdom, and the truth most departments never teach in the academy. Plus: his new 8-hour critical incident response training course for law enforcement through JOPPA Training Group. Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtIrCH9t4DKt8LEFYYuXzEQ Mike's Info: Website: https://www.joppatraining.com/w/ Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh-71861144/ 1:05 Introduction 2:58 Mike's Background 11:25 First Encounter with IA 35:21 SWAT Lieutenant 54:10 Critical Incident Training Course 59:06 Closing Remarks

Nate Butcher was on the front lines of the most violent bank robbery in American history — the 1997 North Hollywood shootout. As an LAPD officer, he faced down two heavily armed gunmen in a battle that left the nation stunned. But that was just the beginning. After surviving the chaos, Nate traded his badge for a briefcase and became a powerhouse real estate broker. This is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who cheated death and then conquered the game of life! Marlon's Info: Website: https://marracheconsulting.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlon.marrache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaguypodcast/?hl=en Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtIrCH9t4DKt8LEFYYuXzEQ Nate's Info: Website: https://www.natebutcher.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenatebutchergroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NATEBUTCHER.REALESTATENATE Linked IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-butcher-73076b6/ Time Stamps: 1:06 Introduction 4:24 From Navy SEAL Dreams to the Streets of L.A. 25:12 The No Ho Bank Shootout 36:40 Leaving the LAPD 41:33 Inside the Rampart Scandal: 53:21 Real Estate Rise 1:15:32 Closing Remarks

A K9 officer's career is nearly destroyed after a federal agent makes good on a threat — and his family's towing business becomes the weapon used against him. Marlon Marrache sits down with Police Officer Sergio Llamas and Police Attorney Kasey A. Castillo to expose how one vindictive call can trigger a 19-month internal affairs nightmare, a dishonesty allegation, and a fight for your badge, your name, and your identity. 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/@UCtIrCH9t4DKt8LEFYYuXzEQ Kasey's Info: Website: https://www.kc-lawgroup.com/ Sergio's Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annthony07 Time stamp 1:14 Meet the Guests 9:28 IA Culture & Transparency 43:25 The Incident That Started It All 52:48 Placed on Admin Leave 1:17:17 The Compelled Interview 1:38:15 The Civil Service Hearing 1:56:42 Back to Work & Lessons Learned

Watch as Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett repeatedly intervenes in police business, confronting officers mid-traffic stop and "invading their zone". From criticizing an officer's "attitude" to questioning the use of resources during a stop sign detail, the Mayor’s actions sparked a major city drama and a formal condemnation from the police union for risking officer safety. Be sure to like and subscribe for more breakdown videos!

Jay McWilliams, 25-year law enforcement veteran, pulls back the curtain on Internal Affairs — from his own IA two months into the job to watching loyal officers get fired after giving everything to the badge. This is the raw conversation the academy never has. 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: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMarlonReport Jay's Info: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCexxo6I6lK3Mk0yqMMuK4qQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streettostrategy Time Stamps: 1:00 Welcome & Intro 3:33 Navy Days 12:17 First IA 16:12 Starting Over 25:40 Does Everything Need an IA? 49:15 Blocked from Promotion 55:04 Worst Call of My Career 1:07:58 Life After the Badge 1:13:17 Closing Remarks

Rafael grew up in the 818 with no car, no money for club fees, and a dad who worked every weekend — but still made it to the pros. In this episode of The Marlon Marrache Show: Truth Behind the Badge, Rafa breaks down what it really takes to go from neighborhood parks to professional soccer, why effort can't be coached, and the mental side of the game that separates good players from great ones.