Investigation into the local police of Genoa, 30 officers under investigation transferred

30 officers of the local police of Genoa investigated for the alleged abuse of those arrested, many of whom were foreigners, have all been transferred to non-operational roles. The Municipality has in fact explained that the policemen have already been "subject to an extraordinary rotation measure, decided in self-protection by the body, in compliance with the provisions of current legislation".

And precisely following the transfer to another office, one of the 30 agents sued before the Labor Court of Genoa for alleged demotion.

From the conclusion of the investigation it emerged that the policemen, almost all belonging to the anti-degradation unit of the urban security department, had committed crimes of all kinds in various capacities, from forgery to embezzlement, from injuries to damage, to false statements to investigators and to the magistrate herself. Some of them were also accused of having acted out of racial hatred as well as abuse of authority.

Mayor Salis: 'The conduct of the suspects damages the image of Genoa'

"The behavior alleged against the officers under investigation, if verified, is very serious and damages the image, honor and serious work of colleagues who operate in the area every day". The mayor of Genoa, Silvia Salis, said this regarding the recently concluded investigation into 30 local police officers accused of racial hatred and abuse of authority against several arrested persons. "All precautions have already been taken - he explained - from an operational point of view. There is nothing else to do other than to firmly distinguish between those who possibly committed these crimes which are being contested and the vast majority of the local police forces, of the law enforcement agencies, who do their work in the area with seriousness and dedication. And we must, as an institution, make a clear distinction".