José Augusto Coutinho
José Augusto Coutinho is a Brazilian police officer who recently assumed the role of commander of the São Paulo Military Police, succeeding Cássio Araújo de Freitas. Before this appointment, he served as the subcommander and was recognized for his leadership within the Comando de Policiamento de Choque, which includes elite units like the Rondas Ostensivas Tobias de Aguiar (Rota). Coutinho is seen as a trusted ally of the Secretary of Public Security, Guilherme Derrite, and his promotion comes amid ongoing concerns about public safety and rising violent crime in São Paulo.
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Recent news mentions
José Augusto Coutinho is the commander of the PM during the discussions about the restructuring plan.
O ‘trem da alegria’ que aumenta em 46% os coronéis da PM e mantém igual o n.º de soldados nas ruas
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-23
José Augusto Coutinho is the commander-general of the Military Police and attended the dinner with Derrite.
Derrite passa a admitir, nos bastidores, a chance de disputar governo de SP na ausência de TarcísioLiechtenstein· 2025-09-28
José Augusto Coutinho has been appointed as the new commander-general of the Military Police of São Paulo.
Professor de Derrite e ex-chefe da Rota: quem é o novo comandante da PM de SPLiechtenstein· 2025-04-18
José Augusto Coutinho has taken over as the new commander general of the Military Police of São Paulo.
Polícia Militar de São Paulo troca comandante geral
Brazil· 2025-04-17
José Augusto Coutinho is the new choice to replace Cássio Araújo de Freitas.
Tarcísio decide trocar comandante da PM; veja quem é o novo escolhidoLiechtenstein· 2025-04-17