Dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation on the IA Guy A Police Podcast with host Marlon Marrache and guest John Martinez, a 15-year veteran federal police captain and former Army soldier. From the weaponization of Internal Affairs investigations—nicknamed the "Rat Squad"—to biased probes that prioritize blame over truth, John pulls no punches on how the system fails officers and breeds hypocrisy. Hear his heart-wrenching account of a young girl's tragic suicide that haunted him for years, the lack of mental health support in law enforcement, and why the men behind the badge matter more than the shield itself. Plus, insights on leadership, rising through the ranks, and John's own podcast, The Good Leader Podcast, aimed at empowering men with purpose and resilience. Whether you're in blue, aspiring to be, or just curious about the real cop life, this episode reveals the brutal truths, emotional scars, and calls for change in 2025's policing world. Don't miss this eye-opening exposé—tune in and stay Code Six! #police #copstories #cops #lawenforcement #crime #policeofficer #internalaffairs #policeforce #podcast #lapd 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/ John's Info: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodleaderbrand/?hl=en Time Stamp: 0:45 Guest Intro 2:00 Army to Federal Cop 3:30 IA Impressions Evolution 7:00 Advice for IA Sergeants 12:15 Weaponized Complaints 20:00 Tragic Suicide Story 23:30 No Mental Health Check-Ins 26:45 Law Enforcement Hypocrisy 27:45 Good Leader Podcast 28:45 Advice for New Cops