# Italian police staffing shortages > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-police-staffing-shortages > Updated: 2026-10-06T14:28:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Police forces in various Italian regions are reporting significant staffing shortages that impact public safety and operational capacity. In Orvieto, the Movimento Sindacale Autonomo di Polizia (MOSAP) warned that the Highway Police Sub-section lacks sufficient personnel to fulfill institutional duties. Union leaders noted that approximately 29% of staff are tied to administrative tasks, which reduces field availability. This shortage has forced a concentration of resources on highways, leaving local roads without dedicated patrol coverage. Similarly, in Verona, the local police force is operating with a deficit, providing only 201 officers for external services despite an estimated requirement of 400. Local officials attributed the strain to population size, tourism, and large-scale events. The situation in Verona has prompted discussions at the regional level in Veneto regarding the need for training schools, housing incentives, and addressing the resource gap between state and municipal responsibilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Verona local police face critical staffing shortage Verona's local police reports a critical shortage, with only 201 officers available for field duties against a required 400 to manage the city's security, tourism, and urban demands. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verona-local-police-face-critical-staffing-shortage ### 2026-09-14: Orvieto Highway Police face critical staff shortages The MOSAP union warns that severe staff shortages at the Orvieto Highway Police Sub-section are compromising public safety and preventing necessary patrols on both highways and local roads. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orvieto-highway-police-face-critical-staff-shortages --- Cite as: Italian police staffing shortages. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-police-staffing-shortages