After Internal Affairs: Understanding Brady Lists and Career Impact
Disclosure designations tied to Brady and Giglio obligations can continue to affect an officer’s credibility, assignments and future career opportunities
Police1, June 13, 2026 - Bridget Truxillo examines what happens after an internal affairs file closes and an officer is placed on a departmental disclosure list tied to Brady and Giglio obligations. Drawing on a case involving task force work that was later recharacterized as unapproved, the column explains how a designation can restrict testimony, cost specialized assignments, and follow an officer into lateral hiring even without a termination. It closes with what to request in writing, who to identify as the decision-maker, and why timing narrows the available options.
