Stefano Ortolani, Polizia di Stato Chief Commissioner, dies at 58

Stefano Ortolani, a Chief Commissioner of the Polizia di Stato, has died at the age of 58. He passed away at the Carlo Urbani Hospital in Jesi after being hospitalized for approximately four weeks following a sudden cardiac arrest at his home.

Ortolani had a long career in the Italian State Police, beginning in 1989. His service included roles with the Highway Police in Ancona and the Railway Police in Milan. He served as the commander of the Jesi Highway Police Detachment from 2010 to 2019 and was most recently appointed in 2023 to lead the II Office of the Regional Compartment of the Highway Police for the Marche region.

Following his passing, Ortolani’s family authorized the donation of his organs, with the transplant procedure taking place at the hospital where he was treated. His death has been noted by various community organizations and colleagues, who highlighted his professional dedication and service to the Jesi and Vallesina areas.