Retired LAPD Captain's Talks IA Process & Board of Rights Hearings

Join us for a captivating interview with retired LAPD Captain Brian Whitten as he takes us on a thrilling ride through his time as a Sergeant in Internal Affairs while assigned as an Investigator and then as an Associate Advocate representing the Chief of Police in "Tribunal Hearings" also known as "Board of Rights Hearing".

Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges he faced while navigating two cases in which lessons were learned with many takeaways and gain insight into the complexities of the adjudication process during his tenure as a Lieutenant.

Captain Whitten also shares his experiences as a Patrol Captain and reflects on the unique challenges that officers and sergeants faced serving the community. Nevertheless, Captain Whitten finishes his career as the Commanding Officer of Legal Affairs where he feels very comfortable because he was (still is) a practicing attorney before he joined the LAPD!

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights into the inner workings of law enforcement and the profound impact it has on those who serve.

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Time Stamps:
1:00 Why IA Matters
5:00 IA Investigator
9:00 Lawyer to LAPD
15:00 First IA Tour
20:00 Associate Advocate
24:00 Discipline Process
30:00 Legal Affairs
32:00 In-Custody Death
35:00 Gun Suicide Case
39:00 14-Year-Old Shooting
43:00 Toughest Call
52:00 Best Part of the Job
54:00 Advice for Officers