Mantua: Carabinieri meet with students from Pitentino to discuss legality.

The meetings dedicated to the school year continue 2025/2026, promoted by the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Mantua in local schools, with the aim of spreading knowledge among students the culture of legality and respect for the rules.

Thursday December 11, for the first of two meetings scheduled at theState Technical and Economic Institute "A. Pitentino" of Mantua, the students of the classes 1B AFM, 1D AFM and 1E AFM they met the Captain Giovanni Vignola, Commander of the Operational and Radiomobile Unit of the Mantua Company, accompanied by the Carabiniere Sara Tagliaferri of the Cremona StationThe meeting took place in the presence of the Professor Federica Ferri, from the Prof. Diego Del Ferraro and the Manager's collaborators Professors Angela Compagnoni and Laura Gualtieri.

During the morning, the Carabinieri led the 70 students, gathered in the main hall, in a reflection on the value of respecting the law and on the importance of developing an authentic ethic of responsibility, fundamental elements to combat illicit behaviour and build a healthy civil coexistence.

Through teaching aids and video contributions, the have been illustrated daily tasks of the force at the service of the community, with an in-depth look at the theme chosen for the day: bullying and cyberbullyingThe testimony of the students was particularly appreciated by the students. Carabiniere Sara Tagliaferri, who recounted an episode of bullying she personally experienced when she was a student, underlining the importance of talk about it immediately with teachers and parents to stop the bullying.

The students participated with great interest, asking numerous questions and sharing doubts and experiences. Among the curiosities that emerged, many young people asked for information on How to start a career in the Carabinieri. The Captain Vignola he then illustrated the methods of access to the roles of Carabinieri, Marshals and Officers, providing information on the required requirements, on training paths and on training schools.

The Arma, always committed to promoting cultural initiatives aimed at young people, has supported a direct and constructive dialogue, enriched by regulatory references, practical cases and personal experiences, to bring the kids closer to values ​​of legality and a sense of institutions.

In view of the Christmas festivities, the Carabinieri also raised awareness among students about dangers associated with the improper use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials, remembering how even apparently harmless fires can cause serious damage and fires, inviting everyone to utmost caution.

At the end of the meeting, the school director Prof. Arianna Chinetti he expressed gratitude to the Carabinieri for the availability and educational value of the initiative. Captain Vignola finally donated to the Institute the Historical Calendar of the Army 2026, wishing the students commitment and determination in their school career.