On this episode of the Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Patterson.

Sarah has a very compelling story. While situations like hers aren’t entirely unique, what sets her apart is her unrelenting fight to keep her job in the face of false accusations.

Sarah Patterson served for 12 years in Los Angeles as an officer, detective, and field sergeant. She has fought to protect her career from an unjust termination. In this episode, we focus on how she handled the stress, challenges, and uncertainty of being let go from an agency she once took great pride in serving.

Her commitment to her faith, her family, her health, and her career has given her a strength that is truly admirable. Today, she works in real estate and is attending law school, with the goal of helping others in law enforcement who may one day face similar challenges.

She also launched her own show, After the Storm Podcast, an inspiring platform that’s well worth a listen.

Thank you for supporting what we do—I hope you enjoy this episode with Sarah Patterson.

After the Storm Podcast Website: https://afterthestormpodcast.com

To listen to the details of her story:

https://youtu.be/_gVphlaEs-Y?si=1tjIR5vnrTFP1aZ6

TIMELINE:

00:01:16 - What can we learn?

00:03:18 - "Moral Injury"

00:06:00 - Betrayel vs Entitlement and Trickery vs Pride

00:15:00 - Navigating the nature of the complaint system

00:25:00 - The darkest moments of being relieved from duty

00:34:00 - Representing yourself in court and strength from God

00:39:00 - Relief, redemption and freedom.

00:44:00 - A servant’s heart.

00:48:00 - The job of a supervisor.

00:50:37 - Podcasting in "In Our Little World”.

00:54:30 - The Scarlet Letter Culture in Law Enforcement.

01:00:00 - The transitioning of identity.

01:03:00 - Limitless, positive impacts: "I have a lot of good to do"

01:08:00 - Dedicated to Los Angeles Police Officer III Nicholas Choung Lee