“Finally I’m back in my Emilia” Gazzetta di Modena

Reggio Emilia “First thing this morning (yesterday) I was greeted, Ed) were colleagues of the Railway Police. He has softened my heart.” With these words, the new police commissioner of Reggio Emilia, 61-year-old Giuseppe Magisse, honored Polfer with the police expertise he trained in.

As soon as he took office in Reggio Emilia, Dr. Maggis – who inherited Giuseppe Ferrari’s mantle – presented himself to the city with a few words and great humility. “I have to get familiar with the area and settle into it. I hope to follow in the footsteps of my predecessor. I am not used to announcements, I prefer to answer questions”, he began with a smile. And the word “peace” came up several times during the meeting.

You are originally from Bologna, are you happy to return to Emilia?

“Yes, in the second half of my career I moved a lot between Ventimiglia, Verona and Belluno, which was my last job. Eventually I returned to my familiar landscape: the Po Valley. From a professional point of view, I do not know Reggio while I served in Modena. I have memories of Reggio dating back to the period when I was commander of Polfer in Bologna: even then (a geological epoch ago) the station was a problematic area.

Speaking of the station area: there, like other derelict neighborhoods, are aggressive committees. will you talk to him?

“The citizenry is our real customer, our employer. I will communicate continuously with committees, with awareness of roles, with calmness. Dialogue and fairness are essential to bring all components of the security system together.

What do you think about the expansion of the Polfer garrison on the station?

“The co-workers I find motivating are the ones who work third shifts. A night arc remains open where there are no trains and above all there are no passengers. It is clear that the station cannot become a no man’s land at night.

Do you know the institutes?

“I will meet all the institutional representatives at the earliest without any compulsion.” The climate here is very cooperative: it is an important viaticum.

What will be the priorities?

“Some degraded areas remain a priority.” With a firm hand as well as a calm manner, I promise an empirical and non-ideological approach, relying on the expert leaders of the police station. Questers are transient, passing away, while police station staff remain: and I know I can count on a quality staff.

Are there plans to increase staff?

“They are the national choice. Regio is also involved in plans to replenish the workforce. Everywhere we are seeing an exodus of policemen from the “Boomers” generation, which is not going to be easy to fill. Recently, recruitment of youth has been promoted and this trend is improving.

Reggio and the roots of the ‘Ndrangheta: how will it progress?

“The focus on organized crime is and will remain paramount.” There has been a lot of progress in testing and testing in recent years. Whoever does not remember his past is bound to re-live it.”

Public order: He has to deal with a Harry Styles concert with an audience of 100,000 people.

«We have to deal with many events: from scheduled events in the stadium (I forgot that Reggiana has been promoted to Serie B), which are difficult in themselves, to other sporting events and even the Campovolo show. For the July 22nd concert, I think I can count on a tried-and-tested approach. Our forces are not infinite.

It seems that football is not your passion.

“On the contrary, for me this sport is par excellence. But I have gone through the rivalry in Serie A and I know how challenging it is.”

Let’s get personal: Interests and hobbies?

“I am fond of reading; I am a voracious reader in my little free time. and cinema.”

Do we have any education qualification?

“Please don’t call me that, I’ll be arrogant.”