Internal Affairs Interview Tips: Stop Talking Too Much
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 02/11/2026One of the biggest mistakes officers make in an IA interview is filling the silence. A former deputy turned attorney on listening, answering, and stopping.
Where Your Union Stops and an Employment Lawyer Starts
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 02/11/2026Your union helps with discipline and the interview. An EEOC charge is usually another matter. A former deputy turned attorney on where union help stops.
Two Prong Brady Giglio
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 29/05/2024In a prior post, I talked about the first steps in an investigation of claims of untruthfulness related to how a law enforcement officer’s name gets on a Brady/Giglio list and some first steps to get that cleared up.
Step 3: The Importance of Hiring Help
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 29/05/2024When faced with workplace challenges, the initial step is often the most critical: seeking help.
Step 2: Report It
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 22/05/2024Bridget Truxillo, a seasoned advocate for workplace rights, emphasizes the pivotal role reporting plays in addressing workplace injustices.
Navigating Maternity Leave and Accommodations in Law Enforcement
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 20/05/2024As you uphold the law and ensure our safety, it's vital to ensure that the rights and protections within our ranks are clear and upheld, particularly regarding our fellow female officers who are expecting a child.
Your EEOC complaint is not confidential
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 20/05/2024Officers ask me this one in a lowered voice, usually before they tell me anything else about what is happening to them.
Empathy In Action: Building better Law Enforcement - Community Interactions
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 20/05/2024As law enforcement professionals, it's crucial for us to ensure fairness and trust during our interactions with the public.
STEP 1: WRITE. IT. DOWN.
by: Bridget TruxilloPublished on: 14/05/2024When you suspect any form of mistreatment or bias at work, the first step is to document everything meticulously.
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