Broken Home Podcast speaks with Ruben Palomares, who was part of an elite police unit created in 1979. They were made to combat gang related crimes in Los Angeles California. This specialized force was named CRASH: "Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums" In 2001, a group of officers, including todays guest, were arrested after being exposed by another CRASH officer Rafael Perez, who was trying to get less time after getting himself in a tough situation. Later it was discovered there was widespread corruption within the police unit. This is a story connected to the Rampart scandal from 1998-2000. A Medal of Valor gang cop who became the very thing he was hired to stop. Ruben spent 16 years of an 18 year prison sentence. This is Ruben Palomares story... This video is NOT intended to glorify violence or criminal activity. Broken Home Podcast and guests are sharing their life lessons and stories to keep innocent people aware of the dangers of getting involved with crime. Crime is never worth it in the end. Since being released from prison. Ruben has worked tirelessly at improving the mental and physical health for adults and children in his community. If you are looking to get fit mentally and physically, Join Rubens class at Elite Pro Boxing in Santa Fe Springs. Sound effects and stock footage in this episode was provided by www.storyblocks.com and filmora.wondershare.net and are dramatizations by actors.