Inside IAD… The Gardner Effect on St. Louis Police

Featured Inerview (27:30) ...Former police officers turned attorneys Brian Millikan and Mike Nolan join us for a fascinating conversation about life after policing… and what happens when officers find themselves under investigation.Both guests started their careers on the streets of St. Louis before transitioning into law. Brian Millikan now represents police officers facing internal affairs investigations, criminal charges, and civil lawsuits… while Mike Nolan practices commercial litigation at Husch Blackwell, bringing a unique perspective from both sides of law enforcement and the legal system.We discuss what officers face during investigations, the impact of media narratives, the role of body cameras, and the turbulent years when multiple officers were charged but ultimately cleared.This episode provides an inside look at Internal Affairs investigations, Brady lists, and the real-world consequences officers face when accusations are made… even when they’re eventually cleared.If you've ever wondered what really happens when officers get investigated… this is a must-listen episode.Before the featured interview, the crew covers a wide range of topics including:• A wild story about a “mad woman” that led to a major heroin arrest• The history of the Egan’s Rats and early St. Louis organized crime• A suspicious sailing death in the Bahamas• Fast food arguments that turned deadly• Military heroism and special forces rescue operations• And plenty of classic Brighter Side banter#TheBrighterSideOfBlue #PolicePodcast #LawEnforcement #TrueCrime #BehindTheBadge #PoliceStories #InternalAffairs #PoliceLawyers