State had 140 BO’s; 28,000 agents worked on the security scheme during the New Year celebrations
Records of occurrences related to New Year’s Eve fell throughout the State of Rio de Janeiro, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Police. From the night of Tuesday (Dec 31, 2024) until the morning of Wednesday (January 1, 2025), 140 police cases were recorded linked to New Year’s Eve celebrations.
In total, there were 81 recorded thefts (38 fewer than at the turn of 2023 to 2024, a drop of 32%), 9 of which were cell phone thefts. There were also 10 records of robberies (15 fewer than on the previous New Year’s Eve, a reduction of 60%), with only 2 being cell phone thefts.
The secretariat reported that it had set up a record security scheme for New Year’s Eve 2025, with 28,000 security agents working across the state. In Copacabana, the main stage of the celebration, 3,300 police officers, 12% more than in the previous year, were present to guarantee security.
The operation featured cutting-edge technology, including 15 drones, aircraft and specialized service. The Military Police set up 19 blocking points on access roads and installed 78 observation platforms.
The Fire Department used advanced technology to ensure public safety during New Year’s Eve, with emphasis on drones equipped with megaphones, used to guide bathers and reinforce sound safety messages.
For the first time, the corporation made available the service of doctors on watercraft, which reduces the time needed to provide assistance in maritime emergencies by up to 80%.
One of the pieces of equipment acquired to be used in major events, the Integrated Mobile Command and Control Center, was parked at Praça do Lido.
The structure monitors and coordinates security actions on the main stage of the celebrations, with the help of facial recognition drones, monitoring cameras and real-time communication with security forces.
With information from Agência Brasil.
