Seven years later he stil takes great pride for having the inspiration to contact an expert in extremist movement such as Jacek Purski that trained him to spot in real time all the neo-Nazi and neo-fascist symbols that were exposed during Poland and Russia match. This tensioned yet successful experiment proved Andrzej that military discipline combined with Jacek’s expertise could not go wrong when preventing extremism.

Andrzej is a man of action and he does not like to push radicalisation under the rugg. This is why he insists on delivering trainings and workshops on radicalisation risks as much as possible, so people could really understand experts’ opinions and experiences. He strongly believes that there is a problem with radicalisation in Poland, and people should be aware about that and look for proper and timely solutions, so any shock and tragedy could be avoided. He argues that, historically, the Polish people have been treated with kindness and openness abroad. Maybe it’s just about time they turn the favor for other people that now are perceived as complete strangers in Poland.

Combating radicalization is equally a professional and personal matter for Andrzej. On one hand, at this moment there is a significant demand from people who want to understand the phenomenon and also who are looking for solutions. but the challenge becomes personal when he thinks about his children and their aspirations. he wants them to develop in a safe and friendly environment. He also believes that by creating an inclusive society for foreigners it would be the best business card abroad for Poland.

Each situation is different, but the most important thing is to react on every occasion. One should react depending on their strengths, abilities and knowledge, and also rely on the contamination effect that will attract others to join them. When combating extremist acts the power stays in numbers. And there are many possible reactions.

When confronted with a potential risk it is crucial to call for support – call the police, municipal guards or ask a passer-by for help, stop a car driving by. He is not encouraging relentless heroism and suggests a tactical approach.
Take several seconds to assess the situation, look around – maybe there are closed-circuit municipal surveillance cameras around, if there are, their operator should notice the situation too – it’s their job. So then you can make sure they have seen it and call them to say you’ve witnessed a dangerous situation. Then they must call the police which patrols the area nearby because there surely is some police patrol nearby. They will not arrive at the scene instantly but if they arrive in several or a dozen minutes, this might be just the right kind of help.
Secondly, try not to be an easy target for attacks. For example, a foreigner from an exotic country should take some precautions too and know whom to turn to for help, what services to call.

Radicalization could be contained starting with the educational system. To some extent, teachers are experts themselves, they know best what to do and they should react when they see anything suspicious and do not let anything dangerous happen. But to be more effective teachers should be opened to specialized trainings and strategies to redress extremist actions in their schools. One can not be an activist without the willingness to learn and adapt to new realities.