Reasons We Serve: Police Careers & Officer Experience

Why This Italian Riot Cop Left the Force After Fighting Bombs & Motorcycles

May 24, 2026·1h 9m
Episode Description from the Publisher

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.

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