Polícia Civil
The Polícia Civil is a law enforcement agency in Brazil, responsible for investigating crimes and maintaining public order. It operates under the jurisdiction of each Brazilian state and is distinct from the military police, focusing primarily on detective work and investigations. The agency plays a crucial role in tackling organized crime, theft, and other criminal activities. Recently, the Polícia Civil was involved in an operation in Vila Kennedy and was featured in the news due to a dramatic incident where their armored vehicle, known as 'caveirão,' had to brake sharply to avoid hitting a motorcyclist during a patrol on Avenida Brasil.
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Recent news mentions
The civil police will confirm the cause of the fire through investigation.
Cobertura de restaurante no Leblon pega fogo e local precisa ser evacuado às pressas; vídeo
Brazil· 2026-01-30
The Polícia Civil is investigating the accident and the actions of the pilot.
Prefeitura de Boituva denuncia empresa de balonismo envolvida em acidente por oferecer novos passeiosBrazil· 2025-07-05
The Polícia Civil reported that the pilot made unsuccessful landing attempts before the crash.
Empresa responsável por balão que caiu em SP tinha sido interditada e retomou atividades após mudar de CNPJBrazil· 2025-06-16
The Polícia Civil was involved in an operation during which a caveirão had to brake suddenly to avoid hitting a motorcyclist.
acidente obriga caveirão a frear bruscamente, para evitar atropelar motociclista; vídeoBrazil· 2025-04-09