About this episode

Former Italian police officer Andrea discusses his experiences and reasons for leaving the force.

He dreamed of being a police officer with a dog since he was 6. He fought violent riots where fans threw motorcycles and homemade bombs, patrolled with bomb dogs, and even saved a drowning mother. But he walked away from the Italian National Police because he refused to lie to the community. In this raw interview, former Italian Polizia di Stato officer Andrea shares the real cost of wearing the badge in Italy — from massive academies and anti-riot units to deep corruption in the justice system that stopped him from truly protecting people. Now serving as a correctional officer in Colorado, he’s still answering the call in America. If you wear the uniform or want to understand what it really takes, this is a must-watch. Watch until the end for his powerful message about service and why he’s fighting to become a U.S. citizen. if you liked this interview, please give us 5-stars, subscribe and share.

People in this episode

Guest: Andrea

Topics covered

• police experience
• corruption
• service
• Italy
• U.S. citizenship
• riot control

Keywords

• Italian police
• riot cop
• corruption
• service
• U.S. citizen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Italian Polizia di Stato

Places: Italy, Colorado

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