THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

Author: Lonnie D. Hammond July 7, 2025 Duration: 22:26
Members of the police department's Vice and Narcotics Division are under investigation on charges of Distribution of Narcotics and Conspiracy to Distribute Confiscated Drugs. If convicted of these charges, these officers could be required to serve active prison sentences. Several convicted felons and drug users are accusing these officers of forcing them to sell drugs which were confiscated during drug raids. Every member of the squad is ...

Lonnie D. Hammond hosts 50 Years Dealing with the System, a podcast born from his unique, ground-level view of the judicial world. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a conversation shaped by decades of direct experience, including his time as a narcotics investigator. Each episode pulls back the curtain on how things really work, moving beyond the courtroom to examine the professional networks and influential individuals who often control the levers of power. The discussions are about the mechanics-how the system is navigated, manipulated, and managed on a daily basis. Listeners will hear candid reflections on the profound ways these structures impact careers, businesses, and everyday life. By focusing on the human elements within this vast framework, the podcast offers a rare, long-term perspective on institutional influence. Tune in for a straightforward, insider's look at the complex interplay between power, procedure, and people. You'll find this podcast a direct and unfiltered exploration of a world that operates just beneath the surface, affecting decisions and destinies in both business and personal realms. It's a deep dive into the realities few see from the inside.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 13

"50 Years Dealing with the System"
Podcast Episodes
MY EARLY MONTHS ON THE VICE AND NARCOTICS SQUAD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
After careful soul searching and convincing myself I had the knowledge, desire and attitude to success, I made the decision to join the vice and narcotic squad. I still had doubt, but these concerns were coming from the…
Decision- To join the  Vice and Narcotics  Squad or Not! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:47
The choice was very simple. Should I join the vice and narcotics unit or remain a public safety officer. There were rumors of misconduct and unfair arrest practices being done by agents. I was residing in the part of the…