Security
The U.S. Department of State’s Consular Information Program advises Americans traveling and residing abroad through Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings at
www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/4033.htm#travel.

For additional information on international travel, see www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel/International.shtml

The Department of State encourages all U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad to register via the State Department’s travel registration website at www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/registration/registration_1186.html or at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
Crime is relatively low in Italy. However, pick-pocketing and bag theft does occur in larger cities, typically in crowded areas. Being alert is all that usually is required to prevent these crimes. Organized crime also exists in Italy, mainly in certain southern regions.
Law and order are maintained by:
• Arma dei Carabinieri – general crimes
• Polizia di Stato or Polizia Statale – serious crimes and patrol of the motorways
• Polizia Municipale (Vigili) – local policing and traffic
• Guardia di Finanza – finance police
Emergency numbers are: 112 for Carabinieri, 113 for general enquiries, 115 for the fire service, 116 for roadside assistance and 118 for ambulance.
The U.S. Consul General has offices in Florence, Milan and Naples. The U.S. Embassy in Italy is located at Via Veneto 119, Rome (call (011 39)(06) 46741).