Guilherme Derrite, state secretary of Public Security, announced the removal of the four agents involved in the case; Despite the fall, the victim survived
A video spread on social media showed a police officer pushing a man off a bridge in the south of São Paulo. The incident occurred during a chase involving police officers from the 24th Battalion of Diadema, who followed the man on a motorcycle to the Cidade Ademar region. The captured images show four police officers at the scene, with one of them throwing the man, who was wearing a blue t-shirt, from the bridge. Despite the severity of the act, the victim survived the fall, which generated a wave of indignation and a quick response from the authorities.
In response to the incident, São Paulo’s Secretary of Public Security, expressed his condemnation of the police officers’ actions. He stated that such behavior is unacceptable and does not represent the standard operating procedures of the Military Police. As an immediate measure, the police officers involved were removed from their duties and are now carrying out administrative work at the PM’s Internal Affairs Office. Derrite highlighted that “isolated actions” like this should not tarnish the reputation of an institution “with almost 200 years of services provided to the population of São Paulo”, reiterating that misconduct will not be tolerated.
The São Paulo Public Ministry also commented on the case, classifying the images as “appalling and inadmissible”. In an official note, the entity emphasized that public security must be exercised within the limits of the law and that it will continue to exercise external control over police activity. The Public Ministry promised to maintain strict surveillance over the case, reinforcing the importance of following the precepts of the Federal Constitution. Collaboration between the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat and the Public Ministry will be crucial to ensure that investigations are conducted in a transparent and fair manner.
The case generated a broader discussion about police conduct and the need for reforms within the security forces. Civil society and human rights organizations have been pushing for greater accountability and transparency in police actions. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that all law enforcement officers act in accordance with the principles of justice and respect for human rights. Authorities are under pressure to ensure adequate measures are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
*With information from Camila Yunes
*Report produced with the help of AI
