Join hosts Garet Davidson and Atif Williams on this episode of IA, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, in which Atif shares a jaw-dropping story from his days on the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU). While executing one of his first search warrants, Atif and his team encountered a situation that would not only surprise them but also become a pivotal learning experience.

As the team processed the scene, a female suspect repeatedly asked to use the restroom. However, the suspect's unusual behavior raised suspicions. A surprise discovery underscores the unpredictable nature of police work and the importance of vigilance and protocol in ensuring officer safety.

Garet and Atif reflect on the incident, emphasizing the critical lessons learned and the realities of police work that often go unnoticed by the public. This episode offers a raw, unfiltered look into the challenges and unexpected moments that law enforcement officers face daily.

Join us for this gripping tale that highlights the importance of thoroughness and the ever-present dangers in police work. Listener discretion is advised as some may consider the subject matter NSFW.

On this episode, Garet provides a response to Chief Drake's response to the 61 page complaint. This is part one of two. The status of the investigation and the relevance of decommissioning is addressed, as well as the question of whether it is policy or personnel in need of refinement.

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Garet provides a statement regarding the 61 page complaint he has filed with the Metro Nashville Police Department, as well as some additional information on why he chose to leave the MNPD when he did.

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00:00 - Introduction, context, and circumstances of leaving MNPD

06:00 - Begins to address complaint specifically

06:50 - 1st item

07:00 - 2nd item

09:00 - 3rd item

09:18 - 4th item

09:53 - 5th item

10:15 - 6th item

10:30 - 7th item

10:44 - 8th item

10:53 - 9th item

11:14 - Recommendations, claims, & evidence

14:10 - Support for officers and call for committing to preserving nobility of profession

15:03 - How to support Garet & Atif

17:00 - Garet's novel, The Gray Paladin

17:30 - Fandom Fair booths Saturday, June 8, 2024 in White House, TN

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On this IA Story episode, Garet covers an incident involving a sergeant allegedly assaulting a juvenile near Broadway, Nashville, which resulted in a criminal investigation. At the time of recording this episode, this IA case is still open. Atif and Garet also discuss consensual encounters, consent, the DA's decision to not prosecute the case, and some issues affecting internal investigations into employee misconduct.

Near the end of the episode, Garet covers four educative tips. Citizens are encouraged to stay calm during bad police encounters and record when possible. Officers are encouraged to understand the limits of what they can do in situations and to uphold their duty to intervene when a fellow officer engages in misconduct.

Garet also shares his personal concerns about the records request process for this case and how the Metro Police leadership may be mishandling this case for ulterior motives which are not in the public interest.

On this Story from the Field, Atif recalls a story from his training academy days involving Richard. Every academy class has at least one Richard! Garet and Atif then discuss whether trainee behavior is predictive of future misconduct. This episode is not explicit but does have a reference which some may consider NSFW.

On this reaction episode, Garet and Atif review and dissect the Seattle PD officer-involved shooting which occurred on April 17, 2024. They share their observations and thoughts of the released body-camera footage in order to educate the audience. Viewer discretion is advised because this episode contains sounds and images of the incident intermittently throughout it.

On this Story from the Field, Atif recalls an unexpected turn of events involving a north Nashville lady of the night.

On this episode, we see what happens when two young Metro Nashville police officers doubt their ability to handle a DUI and the fallout from how they decide to fix the situation.