Dive into a gripping episode of Internal Affairs A Police Podcast with The IA Guy and guest Jaime Martinez, co-host of Whiskey & War Stories. This candid discussion peels back the curtain on the secretive world of Internal Affairs, exploring the historical use of police 10-codes, the stigma surrounding IA, and the critical need for transparency in modern policing. Jaime shares his journey from street cop to IA sergeant, revealing the challenges of balancing work and life, and recounts a shocking termination case involving a dishonest community service officer. The episode takes a heavy turn with Jaime's emotional recounting of a tragic SWAT operation that claimed a fellow officer's life. Packed with raw insights, personal stories, and lessons on mental health and community trust, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the human side of law enforcement. #policeforce #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/ Jaime's Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whiskeyandwarstories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey.and.warstories/?hl=en Time Stamp: 0:00 Intro 1:30 10-Codes 5:45 IA Stigma 10:20 Podcast Origin 15:50 IA Role 25:10 Traffic Stop 30:40 Balance Lesson 35:15 Termination 40:25 SWAT Tragedy 50:10 Cop Advice