In The Game Podcast

What’s It Like to go Deeply Undercover as a Cop?

In The Game Podcast

Show Notes

Today, we continue the conversation with John, an experienced investigator with the Queensland Police for the past 11 years. But his past definitely would not have dictated his future when he became one of few to go undercover – for 3 years! Born in the Philippines, he felt like he was “dragged from home to home” when his mother left and he never heard the words “I love you” echoed from anyone’s lips – ever! He landed in the home of his seriously abusive Auntie, who he still gets chill...

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