The application Google Localizerwhich enables the remote blockade of stolen or stolen android cell phoneswas used by the Military Police throughout the state of São Paulo last month.
The news was announced by Google on June 10 during the event of the American company focused on the Brazilian market.
The functionality will be integrated into the police portable terminals (TPDs) of the police, which may, during the occurrence of occurrences, block remotely subtracted devices – always at the victim’s request, which should provide the necessary information.
In addition to the lock, it will be possible to locate the mobile phone in real time, issue a sound alarm or, if necessary, delete all device data. All actions will be documented by the agents.
According to the PM Information and Communication Directorate, the goal is to offer a quick response to the victim still at the scene of the occurrence.
The appeal, however, does not replace the need to register the occurrence report with the device’s IMEI or the investigation steps.
“Public safety in São Paulo is advancing with technology, integration and respect for the citizen. This partnership of It is another important tool to curb crime and protect the population, ”said Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans).
Secretary of Public Security, Guilherme Derrite, stressed that technology adds to police intelligence and investigation to reduce cell phone theft and theft crimes.
In 2024, from January to April, 24,700 devices were stolen in the state capital – a 12.9% drop over the same period last year.
On Google’s side, the company has announced that Brazil will be the first country to have a package of new automatic theft and theft protection devices, including the robbery detection block, which uses artificial intelligence to lock the mobile screen if it is torn from the victim’s hand, and the remote block, which can be activated by the site (Android.com/lock) with the mobile number only.
“Remote lock active activation makes the feature more broadly accessible, making this protection layer help people quickly act in case of loss or theft. This measure reinforces our commitment to offering increasingly safe and intuitive solutions,” said Fabrício Ferracioli, Google Android Technical Partnership Manager.
Instructions for the use of the new resource are already being passed on to military police this week.
*Under supervision by Carolina Figueiredo
