Systemic Evil Mat Perez v the FBI (Audible Audio Edition) Samuel C Martinez Steven Barnett Sam Martinez Books
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Even in this day and age, workplace discrimination based on race, gender, or age affects many Americans. When such discrimination happens within government agencies, it's all the more shocking. When those who face discrimination are the very men and women tasked with protecting fellow Americans from crime, someone must take a stand.
FBI Special Agent Bernardo "Mat" Perez fought back against bureaucratic FBI officials after witnessing and being subjected to bias, prejudice, and discrimination. He gathered 310 other Hispanic FBI agents and filed a discrimination lawsuit that ended in a landmark decision in favor of the agents. Despite intimidation, false information, and a culture of strict loyalty, the Hispanic agents proved their collective case - and the transparent changes improved the job satisfaction, security, and advancement prospects for all FBI agents and Hispanic law enforcement officers throughout the United States.
Samuel C. Martinez joined Perez's lawsuit. His new book, Systemic Evil, is an exposé of the FBI's "good ol' boy" discrimination against Hispanic agents. The book meets an intellectual challenge to the discussion of discrimination and reminds us of the realities of prejudice in America as well as the power of collective will to make positive changes.
Systemic Evil Mat Perez v the FBI (Audible Audio Edition) Samuel C Martinez Steven Barnett Sam Martinez Books
“I will be buying a copy for each of my kids so that by reading the book they can better understand what effect the class action had and why my marriage did not weather the stressors generated at that time. A major regret is that I did not know many of the details of the other members of the class, and as I read the epic struggles that they overcame in battling the FBI, I have gained more respect, if that is possible, for each plaintiff. I see now more clearly that I let so many things slide with respect to discrimination and disparate treatment where I was affected. I was overly stubborn thinking that I could overcome the obstacles that were subtly and in some case overtly placed in my path.As a Captain Pilot in the US Marines I supervised many men and projects. Even though my history clearly demonstrated leadership capabilities and my work experience was varied with my annual ratings almost exclusively Exceptional prior to the class action, but thereafter just Fully Successful ratings even though I felt like I worked harder wanting to prove that what we testified to in El Paso were not lies or exaggerated events, the FBI did not see me as a valid candidate to supervise other agents or to represent the US in a Legal Attaché (Legat) position.
Anyone in management should read this to understand the importance of listening to employees and how neglect can sway a reputation. The book is an important work that should be a “must read” for any Hispanic, women or other minorities who joins the FBI as well as other federal and local law enforcement entities because it demonstrates how wrong an organization can think when they are doing what they perceive is best for the institution even though it causes great harm to a select few.”
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Systemic Evil Mat Perez v the FBI (Audible Audio Edition) Samuel C Martinez Steven Barnett Sam Martinez Books Reviews
Just received the book yesterday. Read it in one day. Very accurate account of what was the situation for the Hispanic Agents at that time. Chapter 18 was about my testimony in court. Thank God it is a different Bureau today than it was over 25 years ago. Keep in mind that every agent that testified in El Paso had to pay the price for doing so when they returned to their offices. But it was worth it.
A compelling read for students, educators, law enforcement and management.
When Sam first contacted me, I was hesitant to participate in an interview, as I loved the FBI and wanted to forget part of my unexpected FBI experiences. I will be forever grateful that he so eloquently and accurately portrayed my little part.
Sam brought out my family's economic struggles, faith, the family bond seeking success through education, the importance of a strong work ethic, and on-hispanic mentors rewarding those traits by stepping in to help.
I am certain that all Hispanic class members look back on the days and fondly remember our cohesiveness and the backing of non-members that actively or silently supported the right side of history. To have such a large number of professionals come together with a common purpose and take on a behemoth was quite an undertaking. It is also a testament to our opinion of Mat Perez, who represented the best in all of us. Also my heartfelt appreciation to John Hoos, Aileen Ikegami, Joe Yablonski, Raymond Yelchak, for they did not need to pay such a heavy price. Rebecca Farrel and all of those Anglo agents, some of which were Mormon, that personally supported me during my darkest moments.
I have purchased a number of books to distribute to my loved ones and close friends. I am proud Systemic Evil portrays a memorable and historic accomplishment of a struggle that moved the FBI and all its agents forward.
*Note A long time ago, the real story!
When Mat Perez arrived in the Los Angeles FBI Office, Special Agent In Charge, Richard Bretzing greeting him by saying I’m going to overlook the fact that you are a Mexican.” That statement initiated a series of racial discriminatory actions by Bretzing, and by FBI managers, against Mat. And, it did not stop at Mat. Bretzing and FBI headquarters had already been mistreating its Hispanic Special Agents in Los Angeles and nationally disparately in promotions, assignments, and in transfers to the “Taco Circuit”.
We all endured the agony of racial prejudice and unequal treatment. But it didn't stop with Hispanic Agents, the vengeful Bretzing ambushed the career of Anglo FBI Agent John Hoos, the Media Representative, by retaliating against John for courageously testifying against him and telling the truth. John was demoted. John represented integrity, and served with honor. If you could not lie to support Bretzing and if your fidelity served the bureau over his, your career was finished.
I was retaliated against when Bretzing confiscated my FBI issued weapon and car and transferred me to the main Los Angeles office, because I had developed a minor medical back problem while listening to Spanish speaking wiretaps. He put me on limited duty assigned to translating Spanish tapes. He did so notwithstanding the fact that my physician and two FBI doctors declared that my condition did not interfere with my work as an FBI Agent. But when an Agent, an FBI Pilot, stole drugs from a pharmacy and when another, who was ultimately convicted as the first Russian spy within the FBI and, who Mat pressed Bretzing to fire him, Bretzing did not put them on limited duty nor did he take away their weapons. Instead, as a Mormon bishop and FBI manager, he “counseled” them.
He also promoted a Mormon Agent, who did not even apply for the position, as a Spanish speaking polygraph examiner, over Hispanic Agents who had applied.
Not one Hispanic FBI Agent wanted to sue the FBI, not Mat, not Sam, not any of us. We were proud to be Special Agents of the FBI and now, retired, we are honored to have served our country and be referred to as former FBI Special Agents. During our time were loyal, dedicated, revered our job, and fulfilled all assignments no matter where and never complained. The last thing we wanted to do was jeopardize what we respected and loved. But we were constantly aware that we could be fired at any time. We did not ever want to lose the little gold badge that identified us as “special” as in Special Agent. We tried everything and rigorously followed Government and FBI protocol to remedy our condition EEO complaints, administrative procedures, and plead our cases to FBI administrators, all with negative results. Mat Perez v. The FBI was an historic case with a landmark decision and was a defining moment in FBI chronicles. Over the course of the trial when our two attorneys went up against the largest law firm in the world, the Department Of Justice, Agent after Agent, testified to personal events of discrimination regarding race, color, and religion asserting that their civil rights were violated by FBI management. Ironically, the FBI is the agency who investigates violations of civil rights and, as proved in court, the FBI was violating the civil rights of its own Hispanic Agents.
Systemic Evil was written by a class member, Sam Martinez, who lived the discrimination. He details the abuse heaped upon Hispanic FBI Agents and cites court testimony. It was a bitter/sweet experience for me to read the discrimination that I already knew about and that I had personally experienced, but at the same time it was revealing since, for the first time I discovered horrific bigotry and bias toward Hispanic Agents and prejudice that no human being should ever have to suffer.
Management in the public and private sectors should be encouraged to read this book and learn from it.
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“I will be buying a copy for each of my kids so that by reading the book they can better understand what effect the class action had and why my marriage did not weather the stressors generated at that time. A major regret is that I did not know many of the details of the other members of the class, and as I read the epic struggles that they overcame in battling the FBI, I have gained more respect, if that is possible, for each plaintiff. I see now more clearly that I let so many things slide with respect to discrimination and disparate treatment where I was affected. I was overly stubborn thinking that I could overcome the obstacles that were subtly and in some case overtly placed in my path.
As a Captain Pilot in the US Marines I supervised many men and projects. Even though my history clearly demonstrated leadership capabilities and my work experience was varied with my annual ratings almost exclusively Exceptional prior to the class action, but thereafter just Fully Successful ratings even though I felt like I worked harder wanting to prove that what we testified to in El Paso were not lies or exaggerated events, the FBI did not see me as a valid candidate to supervise other agents or to represent the US in a Legal Attaché (Legat) position.
Anyone in management should read this to understand the importance of listening to employees and how neglect can sway a reputation. The book is an important work that should be a “must read” for any Hispanic, women or other minorities who joins the FBI as well as other federal and local law enforcement entities because it demonstrates how wrong an organization can think when they are doing what they perceive is best for the institution even though it causes great harm to a select few.”
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