New equipment will have the ability to be turned on and off by the police themselves, but can also be activated remotely by the PM operations center
The new Police Ombudsman of , Mauro Ceri, recently took office with a clear proposal: the defense of the use of cameras with uninterrupted recording during the work of the Military Police in the state. Ceri, a 65-year-old lawyer, was appointed by the governor and takes office at a critical time, marked by several cases of police violence. He replaces Cláudio Silva, who was known for his criticism of the actions of the military police. Ceri’s term is expected to last from February 2025 until early 2027.
The São Paulo government launched a notice to hire 12,000 new cameras. This number will increase the current contingent of just over 10,000 cameras, which were acquired during João Dória’s government. The new cameras will have the ability to be turned on and off by the police themselves, but can also be activated remotely by the military police operations center. Both Mauro Ceri and the president of the Federal Supreme Court are defenders of uninterrupted recording, highlighting that, in the previous administration, there was a reduction in deaths due to the use of cameras.
In addition to the issue of cameras, Ceri highlighted the importance of the progressive use of force and the need to discuss police actions with society, and not just internally. He took a stand against the proposal by the Secretary of Public Security, Guilherme Derrite, to create separate ombudsman offices, arguing that the ombudsman’s office remains single. Ceri also called for more investment in the Military Police, highlighting that improvements in infrastructure and training are essential for more effective and less violent action.
With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the help of AI
