Ranulfo Souza Brandão Filho

Ranulfo Souza Brandão Filho is a high-ranking official in the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro, serving as the subsecretary of operational management. He has recently been in the news for his testimony regarding the mega-operation known as Operação Contenção, which involved an extensive police action against the Comando Vermelho gang in the Penha and Alemão favelas. Brandão highlighted the logistical challenges faced during the operation, particularly the limitations of body camera battery life, which raised concerns about transparency and accountability in law enforcement activities.