Number of Military Police Killed in Rio this Year Reaches 126
Of the 126 military police violently killed in Rio de Janeiro since January, 26 were murdered in service; 77 when...
December 10, 2017Topic
Military Police
Police Officer Killed, Three Injured in Rio’s Morro da Providência Favela
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tragedy struck early Sunday (November 12th) morning as armed bandits...
November 13, 2017
Rio Police Heavily Patrol Tabajaras Favela Community in Copacabana
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This morning, Tuesday, October 31st, Rio's Civil Police announced a...
October 31, 2017
Two Rio Police Officers Arrested for Killing Spanish Tourist in Rocinha
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last evening, October 24th, Rio's Military Police announced that the...
October 24, 2017
Spanish Tourist Visiting Rocinha Shot and Killed by Rio Police
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Spanish tourist was shot and killed in Rio...
October 23, 2017
Rio’s Military Police Invest in Social Media as Security Tool
Online on Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, among other platforms, the Military Police aims to improve the dialogue with Rio's residents and...
October 17, 2017 Shooting Erupts in Rio’s Rocinha Favela Again
Local sources and police officers claim the shooting happened at 12:20 AM and 9AM. There is no record of injured...
October 3, 2017
Rio de Janeiro Police Launch New Security Effort on Beaches
Part of the 2017-2018 "Summer Operation", the action includes eight hundred Military Police officers, helicopter patrol and the support of...
October 2, 2017
Tragedy Strikes After Flamengo Vasco Match in Rio
Rio city officials confirm one fan has died, while several others were injured, amidst violent clashes between fans and Military...
July 10, 2017