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How Law Enforcement Officers Can Prepare for Mediation or Legal Proceedings

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September 22, 2026•1 min read

What to gather, and who to call, before mediation or a hearing

Police1, September 22, 2026 - Bridget Truxillo walks officers through preparing for mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings and litigation. The column covers how the proceedings differ, which documents to gather, how to build a clear factual account, and why to retain an employment attorney who knows law enforcement.

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Bridget Truxillo

Bridget Truxillo

Bridget was a Deputy Sheriff in Florida and after spending time in patrol she transferred to the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and also joined the SWAT team. Bridget knows the challenges law enforcement officers and first responders face, both outside and inside their agencies based on her experiences with her agency, and with the public.

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