Rio's Civil Police in Action and Pics
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In a previous article ( http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/03/weapons-rios-crime-war-pmerj-side/), TFB showed some images of PMERJ – Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in the frontline of the war against crime in Rio. Being the major responsible for street/community patrol and immediate response to criminal actions, it’s no wonder that the Military Police’s deep commitment at such is also reflected by the number of agents killed on- and off-duty in the State in the January-May 2017 period: 83 “Mikes”, as they are commonly called! Yessir, there’s a war going on here!
However, it should be recalled that there’s also a PCERJ – Polícia Civil do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, whose 10,000-or-so agents manning 187 precincts, or districts, throughout the State have the primary responsibility of doing investigative work, executing search and arrest warrants, etc. This is carried out not only by the DPs (Delegacias de Polícia, Police Precincts) involved in the particular cases, but also receives special attention from the CORE – Coordenadoria de Recursos Especiais (Special Resources Coordination), the SpecOps outfit. The varied types of weapons used result not only from old and recent purchases, but from the allowed use of seized guns, as well.
Time for a quick look at the “Charlies” (the Civil Police guys) in action! Images are courtesy of Oyoy Kanamox.
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Ronaldo is a long-time (starting in the 1960s) Brazilian writer on aviation, military, LE, and gun subjects, with articles published in local and international (UK, Switzerland, and U.S.) periodicals. His vast experience has made him a frequent guest lecturer and instructor in Brazil's armed and police forces.
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Have to say Ronaldo, these photo posts you have been really cool
Why are they using pistols? Makes no sense, I can understand the mp5, but handguns?