Dr. Riccardo Francesco joined the State Police in 1988 and after 35 years of
service he left with the rank of Inspector. During this long journey, he was largely
part of both personnel training as a Personal Defence Instructor and activities
counter-terrorism at the “L. Da Vinci” Airport in Fiumicino as Head of
Operative of the former “laser squadron”, a unit created for security at sensitive flights. He was in charge of
also combat illegal immigration by being part of the National Escort Unit for the
repatriations.
He is a Karate Master recognised by FIJLKAM (CONI) and C.N. 5 Dan as well as qualified
teaching the third-level Global Self-Defence Method (MGA).
He is currently a freelance Psychologist/Psychotherapist registered with the Order of Psychologists of the
Lazio. He collaborates as a trainer with various clubs, sports federations and ministerial institutions.
Palermo Port opens its doors to drones: what is U-space and what skills does it require?
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24 June 2026
For once, the news concerning a port is not coming from the sea, but from the sky. On 25 May, in Palermo, the Port System Authority for the Western Sicilian Sea signed a memorandum of understanding
