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Luis Roberto Barroso Mandates Body Cameras for São Paulo Military Police in High-Risk Operations on December 26, 2024
Dec 26, 2024, 11:07 PM
On December 26, 2024, Luis Roberto Barroso, the President of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), established mandatory rules for the use of body cameras by the São Paulo Military Police (PM). The regulations specify that cameras must be utilized during high-risk operations and in situations following fatalities. This decision comes as part of a broader effort to enhance accountability and transparency in police activities in the state. The STF's ruling aligns with requests from the São Paulo government to implement these measures, aiming to improve oversight of police conduct during critical incidents.
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