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Internal Affairs—misunderstood inside and outside the ranks—gets a straight answer in this episode.

Our guest, Marlon Marrache, is a retired LAPD sergeant and former lieutenant with 25+ years of experience (including a decade in IA), who breaks down the myths and realities of the Internal Affairs process. Having both prosecuted and defended officers, he delivers an unfiltered, all-sides perspective.

Now the founder of BLU Consulting and host of The Marlon Marrache Show, Marlon explains how trust is built—or lost—inside the system.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marlon-marrache-show/id1762245385

https://www.bluconsultinginc.com/

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Vallejo PD’s latest anti-gun violence strategy? A phone call and a heartfelt “please don’t.”

Teaming up with the Center for Urban Excellence, they’ll identify likely offenders and politely ask them to make better choices—backed by millions in grant money and a refreshing lack of measurable goals.

Don’t worry, though- criminal accountability is in there somewhere. Just not up front.

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Shaun’s dealing with a head cold, so naturally Scott prescribes an imagined magic elixir courtesy of his in-house “renaissance pest exterminator”—a guy who moonlights as a rock star with a homemade cocktail that allegedly kills bugs, germs, and possibly the drinker.

Meanwhile, a “No Kings” protest takes Scott back to the old department, unlocking a flood of emotions and memories… including a few that can’t be unseen.

The Flyover:

https://jointheflyover.com/

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Scott and Shaun sit down with retired firefighter John Sullivan to break down the unique mix of camaraderie and rivalry within the public safety family—one that’s grown tighter than ever as expanding responsibilities and shrinking staffing levels force those on the job to rely on each other like never before.

John Sullivan’s Bio:

John, a dedicated family man alongside his wife Terese, is a career fire service professional and communications expert. He began as a volunteer firefighter in 1995, became a paramedic in 1998, and joined the Addison Fire Protection District in 2000, rising to Battalion Chief in 2024.

Over his career, he served as a Fire Inspector, CPR instructor, dive team member, and key advisor on regional communications systems, while contributing to apparatus planning and serving on an NFPA committee. His service earned multiple honors, including Addison Merit Awards and Run of the Year 2024.

John retired in December 2025 after 25 years with Addison and continues consulting in the fire service. He has also worked with A Beep, LLC since 1996 and was promoted to Chief Business Officer in 2026.

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Since the era of deinstitutionalization, police officers have increasingly been tasked with managing the most volatile and unpredictable individuals—often with limited support and few good options.

While de-escalation training has become standard, its application has at times been distorted—prioritizing the appearance of restraint over the reality of officer safety.

Now, a recent court decision may signal a shift back toward reason—offering clarity, balance, and a measure of protection for officers navigating these high-risk encounters.

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/24-3894/24-3894-2026-01-14.html

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March gives Chirs and Shaun an excuse to take pride in a couple of legendary ethnic icons—Casimir Pulaski and Saint Patrick. They swap stories about their Polish and Irish roots, the odd traditions that come with them, and the Americanized versions they grew up with. Meanwhile, Scott realizes Norway didn’t exactly produce many holiday mascots, so he solved the problem the practical way: he married into an Irish family. 🍀

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A veteran Los Angeles cop takes the concept of “light duty” to new heights—literally—after getting busted for felony workers’ comp fraud when proof surfaces of him skydiving while supposedly too injured to work. Meanwhile, the guys revisit a strange 2024 fraternity "hazing" incident at the University of Iowa, proving once again that higher education doesn’t always produce higher reasoning.

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The guys discuss how a 27-year police veteran in Detroit, Michigan finds herself fighting City Hall after being disciplined for a lawful police contact—one where she relied on federal authorities. We break down the incident, the lawsuit that followed, and what it says about command discipline, politics, and the narrowing room for cops who follow the letter of the law.

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