Milan, Sept. 10 (LaPresse) – "The use of this tool (the taser), defensive and not offensive, deterrent and not repressive, must not be the subject of ideological, unfounded, and contrived controversy regarding the work of the police forces, losing sight of the fact that the primary objective to pursue is the safety of citizens." This was stated by Matteo Piantedosi, Minister of the Interior, responding to the question time in the Chamber. The Minister also emphasized that "the Ministry in 2024 carried out a tender procedure for the acquisition of 4,780 'electroshock weapons,' which ended with the exclusion of the sole participant due to the technical offer not conforming to the specifications in the bidding documents." "Currently, in view of a new procedure to acquire a product with the highest technical standards, further study is underway for the preparation and updating of the documentation," he added.