by Nina Vaclavikova
Interviews: Caterina De Gavardo, Trieste Councilor for Public Safety and Local Police; Trieste Police Chief Lilia Fredella
The city of Trieste and the local police headquarters have signed a new three-year agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation on public safety through faster access to surveillance footage and streamlined identification procedures.
Under the protocol, police investigators will be able to view authorized municipal surveillance cameras in real time, access archived recordings, and download footage needed for criminal investigations.
The agreement also introduces a dedicated fingerprinting and photographic identification station at the Municipal Police headquarters. At least 20 local police officers will receive specialized training from the State Police to carry out forensic identification procedures.
Officials said the measures are designed to improve crime prevention and response times while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations through monitored access and regular oversight.
“This kind of collaboration is essential,” said Caterina de Gavardo, Trieste’s councilor for security, describing the initiative as part of a broader approach to integrated public safety involving institutions, businesses and residents.
Trieste Police Chief Lilia Fredella noted that authorization for local police to conduct fingerprinting procedures is granted by Italy’s central scientific and cyber police directorate and is already in place in larger cities such as Milan, Rome and Naples.
The agreement is intended to speed up information-sharing among agencies responsible for public safety and enhance their ability to respond to crime and public order incidents.
