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PhrasesCalling PolicePuò mandarmi una pattuglia?
B1formal

Può mandarmi una pattuglia?

Can you send me a patrol?

Pronunciation

pat-TOO-lya — the 'gl' makes a soft 'ly' sound; stress on the second syllable.

When to use it

Use when calling 113 and you need police physically present at your location. This phrase makes the request concrete and immediate.

What it means

'Pattuglia' is the police patrol unit. The formal 'Può' (can you — formal Lei form) is appropriate when speaking with emergency services.

Variations

Mandate qualcuno qui, per favore.

Send someone here, please.

Simpler and more urgent — drops the formal register under stress.

Ho bisogno di aiuto immediato.

I need immediate help.

General urgency phrase — works for any emergency service.

Venite subito, è urgente.

Come immediately, it's urgent.

Direct imperative — conveys maximum urgency.

Mini Dialogue

— Può mandarmi una pattuglia? C'è qualcuno che tenta di forzare la mia porta. — Qual è il suo indirizzo? — Via Garibaldi 14, terzo piano, Torino. — Stiamo arrivando. Rimanga chiuso/a dentro.

— Can you send me a patrol? Someone is trying to force my door open. — What is your address? — Via Garibaldi 14, third floor, Turin. — We are on our way. Stay locked inside.

Cultural Note

When giving your address to Italian police, always include the floor (piano) and any building entry code (citofono), as Italian apartment blocks often have security access that can delay responders.