NATO Military Policy: Carabinieri for the Air Force at the NATO Military Police Crime Investigation Forum 2025 in Poland

10 April 2025

Source: S.M.A. 5th Department "Communication"

Author: Public Information Office

The ... has successfully concluded Military Police Crime Investigation Forum 2025 organised by NATO Military Police Centre of Excellence, held in Bydgoszcz, Poland, from 10 to 14 March. The event, which was attended by representatives of the Military Police from 12 allied countries, represented an important opportunity for discussion and exchange of experiences in the field of criminal investigation and investigations in multinational contexts.

Italy was represented by the Carabinieri, with the participation of Major Chiara Masselli, Commander of the Carabinieri Company for the Air Force of Ferrara, and Captain Valentina Scipioni, Commander of the Carabinieri Company for’Italian Air Force at Rome Ciampino.

The forum allowed for a deeper exploration of the investigative capabilities of the various national Military Police forces, with a particular focus on interoperability and cooperation within NATO. The Carabinieri Carabinieri presented its skills, highlighting the dual civilian and military nature of the Corps and the exclusivity of the Military Police functions assigned by law.

Among the most significant contributions, representatives of the Carabinieri military police for the Air Force presented a practical case relating to an investigation into the online game “Ingress Prime”, which involved points of interest within military bases. This case highlighted the Carabinieri's expertise in complex investigations and their collaboration with the military and ordinary judiciary.

Participation in the forum allowed Carabinieri officers of the AM to acquire new knowledge and skills, strengthen international cooperation, and create a professional network of contacts between the Military Police forces of the NATO.