by InTrieste
videos: Valentina Salcedo
In a concerted effort to combat hate crimes rooted in racial, sexual, and gender identity inequality, the MiB hosted a pivotal conference on Monday, drawing the participation of local authorities. The event, centered on the prevention of hate crimes, emphasized the necessity to report, combat, and analyze these acts of prejudice.
At the heart of this initiative is the Observatory for Safety against Discriminatory Acts (Ostad), established in 2010 as a collaborative entity to address the safety concerns of individuals in vulnerable categories. Tasked with organizing and streamlining activities conducted by the state police, the Ostad is dedicated to providing support to victims of discriminatory crimes. Additionally, it facilitates the filing of complaints and imparts specialized training to police personnel, creating a comprehensive approach to tackling hate crimes.
The conference, titled “The Victims of Hatred,” featured notable figures such as Deputy Chief of Police Vittorio Rizzi, Prefect Pietro Signoriello, Police Commissioner Pietro Ostuni, and Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri Mauro Carrozzo. Deputy Chief Rizzi engaged with an audience predominantly comprising students, shedding light on the criminological and legal dimensions of hate. He delved into the historical context, equipping the youth with a deeper understanding and tools to defend themselves against hatred.
“We must include and welcome,” emphasized Rizzi, highlighting the recent changes in police enlistment laws to ensure inclusivity. He emphasized the need to equip the younger generation with the knowledge and resilience to combat hate in all its forms.
Deputy General Director of Public Security and Deputy President of Ostad, Vittorio Rizzi, spoke about the broader context of security, addressing the issue of terrorism on the sidelines of the conference. He emphasized that despite the apparent calm in the country, an immense amount of behind-the-scenes work is ongoing, which will only be fully appreciated when this historical phase concludes.
“We don’t have any current emergency, but behind a calm situation in the country, there is an enormous amount of work that cannot be seen, and which will only be appreciated when this historical phase is over,” stated Rizzi, shedding light on the meticulous prevention systems in place that monitor sensitive phenomena, acting as indicators of potential increases in alarm. The conference served as a platform not only to address hate crimes but also to underscore the constant vigilance and dedication required to maintain societal peace and security.
This was said by Vittorio Rizzi, deputy general director of Public Security with deputy president of Oscad (Observatory for security against discriminatory acts), speaking about terrorism on the sidelines of the conference “The victims of hatred”/
“Our prevention systems – he explained – monitor all phenomena that may be sensitive and which may be indicators of an increase in alarm.”
