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2 Cops 1 Donut

2 Cops 1 Donut

Di: Det. Erik Lavigne
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 We were asked “what exactly is the point of this show?”Answer: social media is an underutilized tool by police. Not just police, but firefighters, DA’s, nurses, military, ambulance, teachers; front liners. This show is designed to reveal the full potential of true communication through long discussion format. This will give a voice to these professions that often go unheard from those that do it. Furthermore, it’s designed to show authentic and genuine response; rather than the tiresome “look, cops petting puppies” approach. We are avoiding the sound bite narrative so the first responders and those associated can give fully articulated thought. The idea is the viewers both inside and outside these career fields can gain realistic and genuine perspective to make informed opinions on the content. Overall folks, we want to earn your respect, help create the change you want and need together through all channels of the criminal justice system and those that directly impact it. This comes from the heart with nothing but positive intentions. That is what this show is about. Disclaimer: The views shared by this podcast, the hosts, and/or the guests do not in anyway reflect their employer or the policies of their employer. Any views shared or content of this podcast is of their opinion and not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. 2 Cops 1 Donut is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site or for watching shared on this site or others. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.© 2023 2 Cops 1 Donut Politica e governo Scienze politiche Scienze sociali
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  • An Italian Officer Explains Why De‑Escalation Feels Different In Europe And The U.S.

    An Italian Officer Explains Why De‑Escalation Feels Different In Europe And The U.S.
    Feb 23 2026

    Veteran Italian officer Andrea Boggiatto, who now serves in Colorado pulls back the curtain on how culture, tools, and law shape policing on both sides of the Atlantic. From 400‑person academy classes and national public order units to mid-sized U.S. agencies built on names and faces, he walks us through the structural DNA that drives training, tactics, and trust.

    We get specific about the moments that decide outcomes: radio traffic under stress, the tempo of dialogue, and the rungs between words and force. In Italy, many officers carry a baton and a sidearm but lack tasers, OC spray, and even consistent access to ballistic vests. That narrowed toolkit pushes decisions toward sharper edges. Contrast that with American emphasis on layered force options and “act like you’ve been there” comms—habits that slow the clock when seconds matter. He admits he had to rewire instinct, shifting from “one, two, ten” to a steadier climb where patience is a trained skill, not just a personality trait.

    The legal terrain might be the starkest divide. He unpacks a Milan shooting involving a realistic replica and the intense scrutiny that followed, then lays out why Italian civilians face steep barriers to gun ownership and self-defense. Even victims who protect their families can be pulled into years of litigation. It’s a sobering counterpoint to the U.S. “home as castle” mindset and a reminder that legitimacy rests as much on courts as on streets. Through it all runs a simple idea: the badge is an amplifier. Good character, sound training, and clear policy make better outcomes; weak links get louder, faster.

    If you care about practical reform—recruiting for temperament, building scenario-based judgment, tightening radio discipline, and giving officers lawful, effective options between baton and bullet—this conversation offers grounded, field-tested insight. Listen, share with a friend who has strong opinions about European vs. American policing, and leave a review with the one change you’d export across the Atlantic.

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  • ICE, Rights, And When To Call Cops

    ICE, Rights, And When To Call Cops
    Feb 9 2026

    Join me, host Sgt Erik Lavigne, the return of the rookie Trey Mosley, and special guest Anthony Bandiero from Blue to Gold law enforcement training. We even have a special story time. A dad, two kids, a frozen lake—and four officers on the dock. That viral moment becomes our doorway into a bigger, sharper question: when does a safety worry justify a 911 call, and when does it become pressure disguised as policing? We bring the original poster onto the show to tell his side, and we work through the messy details together: a Virginia lake that rarely freezes, private HOA property, open water in the middle, and a community that sees thin ice as a hard no. He’s candid about what he’d have done and why. We’re candid about discretion, constitutional limits, and the real weight of simply showing up in uniform.

    From there, we shift into practical, street-level law. We test ID demands during stops, passengers who match wanted persons, and where community caretaking ends. We dig into cite-and-release drug cases and why exigency—not search incident to arrest—may be the cleanest path to recover evidence without hauling someone to jail. Then we break down Terry frisk failures: why “training and experience” isn’t a magic phrase, how timing undermines credibility, and what articulation actually sticks in court. If you can’t defend it from the report to the stand, don’t do it.

    We also talk culture. Real-Time Crime Centers can make policing smarter and safer when policy discipline is tight. Auditors can be irritants or unexpected allies depending on your poise. And chasing SWAT is a test of character as much as fitness; a first “no” often measures how badly you want the “yes.” Threaded through it all is a simple principle: use the badge lightly and your voice well. Educate, de-escalate, and reserve force for the moments that truly demand it.

    If this kind of open, honest conversation hits home, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps thoughtful policing—and thoughtful community action—ri

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  • Open Lines – Presence, Pain, and Police Accountability

    Open Lines – Presence, Pain, and Police Accountability
    Feb 2 2026

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    3 ore e 22 min
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