Michael Franzese

Former Colombo family crime boss Michael Franzese, now an author and speaker, debates 20 police officers on policing methods. He challenges the effectiveness of undercover stings, arguing they can manufacture crime and that law enforcement sometimes breaks laws to catch criminals. Michael questions the success metrics of arrests over public safety, emphasizing the unreliability of paid informants. Their discussion delves into FBI culture, the politics of law enforcement, and the complexities of organized crime, revealing insights into both underworld and law enforcement dynamics.