by InTrieste
Local authorities in Trieste convened a press conference on Thursday to present the activities of the city’s Building Police Unit, a specialized division of the local police tasked with monitoring construction practices and safeguarding the city’s urban and architectural integrity.
The event was held in the Municipal Executive Hall and featured remarks by Councillor for Public Safety Caterina de Gavardo, along with representatives from the Local Police, including Commander Walter Milocchi, Senior Commissioner Luciano Momic, and Deputy Commissioner Igor Kozman, who heads the Building Police Unit. Also present was Salvatore Porro, President of the City Council’s VI Commission.
The Building Police Unit oversees compliance with national and regional construction laws, as well as the city’s building regulations. Councillor de Gavardo noted that the unit plays a longstanding role within the Local Police force and is particularly relevant at a time of growing urban transformation.
“The changes we’ve been seeing in the city in recent years—including a steady rise in tourism—have had consequences for how this unit operates,” said de Gavardo. “Its role is evolving as the city changes.”
Officials described the unit as both an autonomous monitor and a collaborative partner, working closely with municipal technical offices and external institutions such as the regional health agency ASUGI and the Labor Inspectorate. Its work often involves joint inspections across agencies.
According to city data, the number of joint inspections carried out by the unit stood at 23 in 2019. In 2024, 12 such operations have already been conducted, with four taking place through the end of March.
The unit’s collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, authorities said, is central to its ability to respond effectively to the complexity of urban development and enforcement challenges.
