Earlier today, the Belleville NJ Police Department welcomed the Italian National Police, known as the Carabinieri, to New Jersey. The Italian officers traveled from Italy to participate in Italian Heritage Month celebrations in the region. The Carabinieri are scheduled to attend several local events.

These include the Belleville-Nutley Columbus Day Parade and the Belleville Italian Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall on Sunday. This visit forms part of an annual tradition that both the local community and the police department anticipate each year. The celebration underscores the strong ties and shared cultural heritage between Italy and the local New Jersey community.