Matheus Menezes Matos, 25 years old, was disqualified from a public competition for Civil Police Delegate of Minas Gerais, after failing to perform a jump during the TAF (Physical Fitness Test).
According to a note from the National Dwarfism Institution, also published on Matheus’ profile, the candidate was required to perform a minimum jump of 1.65 meters in the horizontal impulsion test, a parameter incompatible with his physical condition.
“In the case of candidates with disabilities, the TAF must observe individualized assessment, compatibility between the required exercises and the disability presented, as well as the adoption of different criteria or substitution of tests when necessary, preserving the purpose of the exam”, says the publication.
The PCMG (Civil Police of Minas Gerais), through the Civil Police Academy (ACADEPOL), and in partnership with the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) said in a statement that the competition provided for 54 vacancies for the position, with 10% of these vacancies being destined for PCD candidates who had their physical condition proven in accordance with current legislation.
According to PCMG, the candidate in question signed up for the public competition for the career of , Notice 01/2024, passing the objective, essay, oral and biomedical exams of knowledge. However, he was.
According to the police, the physical tests provided for in the notice are essential for the practical activities of the position of Police Investigator, as it often requires: “Chasing suspects; overcoming physical obstacles in difficult-to-access places and participating in police operations that require mobility, agility and physical resistance.”
“Measuring the physical capacity of the candidate, named in the competition as Biophysical Exams, does not constitute an innovative criterion in the notice, since the aforementioned PCMG Organic Law provides that physical fitness is necessary for the qualification of a Police Officer”, argues the institution.
Marcus’ Defense published a note on social media, stating that after the incident, the candidate and his family became the target of offensive comments, personal attacks and demonstrations that constitute crimes against honor and possible discriminatory conduct.
“Public debate is legitimate in a democratic society, but it must always take place within the limits of respect, human dignity and legality”, reinforces the publication.
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