By MARTA FALCONI, Associated Press Writer 11 minutes ago ROME - The 400 armed soldiers patroling Rome didn't seem to bother Renata Zya. They made her feel safe. The soldiers are part of a deployment that began Monday in cities across Italy to beef up security and free police officers to investigate crimes at a time when many Italians feel law-breaking has grown to unacceptable levels. "We feel better — at least there is someone around that you can trust and knows how to help you," said Zya, a Polish maid who lives in Rome. "If you look around and see the soldiers, you automatically feel safer." In Rome and the northern city of Turin on day one of the deployment, at least four people were arrested on petty crime and drug trafficking charges. An additional 50 people had been identified by authorities in Turin, Interior Minister...
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