Rio de Janeiro state police operation to regain control of favelas
The operation, which began at dawn, is part of a permanent effort to increase police presence and improve services in...
January 21, 2022Topic
Police Pacification Units
Rio de Janeiro Sees Growth of Favela Communities
Recent research shows that many of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are continuing to grow, despite recent evictions of settlements and...
May 11, 2015
Military Police Announce New Heads for 16 of 38 UPPs in Rio
The press office of the Coordinator of Pacifying Police (CPP) confirmed the change of command in 16 of 38 UPPs...
December 21, 2014Rio Inaugurates Two New UPPs in Zona Norte: Daily
Two new Police Pacification Units (UPPs) were inaugurated in Rio's North Zone areas of Complexo do Lins and Morro Camarista...
December 5, 2013
UPPs Reduce Violent Deaths by 78 Percent
A study found that the UPPs have reduced the rates of violent deaths, such as homicides and deaths in encounters...
September 25, 2012
Rio Residents Feel Safer with UPPs: Daily
Nearly three quarters of people living in Rio now feel safer than three years ago after UPPs began to be...
April 27, 2012
First UPP in Complexo do Alemão: Daily
The first UPP (Police Pacification Unit) installation in Complexo do Alemão began on April 18th at two locations with a...
April 19, 2012