Italy
In 2008 the Italian Government decided to use soldiers from the Army, Navy and Air Force to patrol the cities and protect risky buildings (embassies, consulates, monuments). When they patrol the cities they are always accompanied with an agent from the Polizia di Stato (State Police), a military from the Carabinieri or a military from Guardia di Finanza.
It must be reminded that Carabinieri are the 4th Armed force in Italy while Guardia di Finanza are a military body.
Read more about this topic: Military Aid To The Civil Power
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