Neil Woods - Episode 93

from Rallen's Rant Hosted by Richie Allen

Former undercover police officer Neil Woods joins me for an incredible conversation about his years infiltrating dangerous drug gangs. We discuss how he became an undercover officer, the closest he came to being caught, the psychological toll of living a double life, why he believes the war on drugs has failed, and what needs to change. 00:00 Intro 00:53 How he got into police work 06:33 Did he learn on the fly ? 09:55 What makes a good undercover cop 12:49 Did he alter-ego follow him home 16:54 Liking the people he lied to 21:12 Did he have to take drugs ? 25:40 When he got caught 32:17 Did he always work alone 33:16 Are people fundamentally good 37:06 How do drug gangs work 39:00 The UK's war on drugs 43:02 What is Neil's goal right now 47:50 A question he wished I asked him 49:58 Quickfire questions

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