Wednesday, November 30, 2011

New BA Province Police Chief sworn in

Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli today swore in the new Chief of Police for Buenos Aires Province, confirming that Hugo Matzkin would be taking Juan Carlos Paggi’s place, after yesterday he announced he would be stepping down. A ceremony was held in which Scioli paid homage to the former police chief for his service to the force.

Scioli defined Paggi as “A great policeman, a career man, hardworker, great person, a man with strong values who has always given his best.”

The event took place at the Buenos Aires Province government house, where Scioli explained that the police chief was “living through particularly hard times,” and underlined “the importance of his colleagues” during this period.

In an emotive ceremony, the Buenos Aires Province governor also showed great support for Paggi’s successor, Matzkin, whom had been working as his number two in the force.