Jocko Podcast 326: You Can't Make a Case Sitting Behind A Desk, w/ Joe Piersante
Mar 23, 2022
Joe Piersante, a former DEA Special Agent, shares gripping tales from his law enforcement career, including surviving a life-threatening gunshot wound. He recounts heroic moments from daring operations in Afghanistan and explores the complexities of drug enforcement, particularly regarding methamphetamine and heroin crises. Piersante reflects on personal resilience after trauma, the importance of teamwork, and the challenges of adapting post-trauma. His journey from a sports background to policing emphasizes discipline and the invaluable lessons learned from family influence.
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The Shooting
- After years of waiting for the DEA, Joe Piersante was involved in a shooting incident three months before his academy date.
- It involved a barricaded ex-military person with mental issues.
Meth Labs
- Joe Piersante, having never seen meth before, was assigned to a clandestine lab task force in Phoenix.
- This gave him valuable experience in narcotics investigations and dealing with informants.
Big Busts
- Joe Piersante, working on a tip from informants, busted a large meth lab operation west of Phoenix.
- This led to another bust in South Phoenix and Riverside, CA, involving a prolific meth cook.