On the Beat: Candid Moment of Police Squad in Italian City

A candid black and white street photograph capturing three officers of the Polizia Locale (Local Police) standing under the monumental arcades of Via XX Settembre in Genoa, Italy. A female officer stands on the left, while two male colleagues stand to the right—one with a distinctive white beard and the other taking a smoke break. The repeating arches and checkered pavement create a dramatic perspective, framing this authentic moment of law enforcement daily life in the city center.