# Italian law enforcement leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-law-enforcement-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-09T18:15:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Italian law enforcement agencies have undergone several leadership transitions across various provinces. 

In Potenza, Colonel Onofrio Panebianco assumed command of the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri. Following a meeting with Prefect Michele Campanaro, the new commander outlined priorities including territorial control, crime prevention, and the promotion of legality.

Additional changes were reported in other regions. In Treviso, Colonel Gianmarco Pugliese took command to address predatory crimes and scams, while Colonel Paolo Leoncini assumed leadership in Piacenza. In Brindisi, Colonel Agostino Scala succeeded Colonel Leonardo Acquaro. Other shifts included Colonel Paolo Iannucci leaving his post in Foggia due to age limits and the appointment of Commissioner Giulia Petrei as the head of the Public Security Commissariat in Cividale del Friuli.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Italian law enforcement sees multiple leadership changes

Multiple leadership transitions are underway in Italian law enforcement, including new Carabinieri commanders in Treviso and Piacenza, and a new police commissioner in Cividale del Friuli.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brindisi-carabinieri-commander-leonardo-acquaro-concludes-four-year-term

### 2026-09-07: Colonel Onofrio Panebianco appointed Carabinieri Commander in Potenza

Colonel Onofrio Panebianco has been appointed as the new Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri in Potenza, meeting with Prefect Michele Campanaro to discuss security and crime prevention.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colonel-onofrio-panebianco-appointed-carabinieri-commander-in-potenza

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