Tragedy struck the community of Bollate in the province of Milan when a prison officer killed himself outside of his duty hours by throwing himself from the second floor of a shopping center.
The man, who was 47 years old, was married to a colleague and leaves behind a young daughter. The reasons that led him to commit this desperate act are not clear at the moment. The news shocked the Sappe union, as stated by the regional secretary of Lombardy, Alfonso Greco.
Donato Capece, general secretary of Sappe, denounced "the critical situation in which prison police officers find themselves and the lack of support from the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Penitentiary Administration, highlighting the need to provide support tools and help to those who work in this sector.
It is clear that the psychological well-being of prison officers is an extremely important and urgent issue, and must be addressed with the utmost seriousness by the competent institutions. The gravity of this situation requires concrete actions and effective measures to prevent future cases of extreme desperation among those who dedicate their lives to protecting public safety.
It is essential to ensure a healthy working environment and adequate psychological support to protect the mental health of those who play such a crucial role within the penitentiary system. In response to this dramatic situation, it is essential to promote an open and constructive dialogue between institutions and representatives of prison officers in order to implement policies and programs aimed at psychological support and the well-being of workers.
Only through concrete commitment and active collaboration will it be possible to identify effective solutions to address this problem and ensure a safer and healthier working environment for all those who work in the penitentiary sector.
The tragedy that has struck the community of Bollate and the entire body of the penitentiary police must be a strong call to action, pushing the institutions to take immediate measures to provide the necessary support to those who dedicate their lives to public service. Only through concrete commitment and active collaboration will it be possible to work towards the creation of a healthy and sustainable work environment for all penitentiary police officers”.
Article published on 21 January 2024 - 20:00
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