São Paulo MP opens investigation to assess the actions of GCM in dispersing Carnaval block
The Public Ministry of São Paulo has launched an investigation into the actions of the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the dispersal of the Vai Quem Qué block party in Butantã following reports of pepper spray and tear gas use against revelers.
VIDEO: how is the GCM vehicle for dogs that has air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450 thousand
The new police dog transport vehicle for the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) in Rio Claro, Brazil, features air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450,000.
Woman reports sexual harassment after having private parts filmed on a bus in SP coast; suspect flees
A woman reported sexual harassment after being filmed by a man while on a public bus in Santos, Brazil, with the suspect fleeing the scene after being confronted.
VIDEO: GCM reacts to robbery, kills 15-year-old suspect and injures another in Capão Redondo, South Zone of SP
A 15-year-old suspect was killed and a 20-year-old was arrested following a robbery attempt against a member of the Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM) in São Paulo's Capão Redondo area.
Suspect of stealing municipal loader is shot by GCM in Mogi das Cruzes
A man suspected of stealing a loader from the city government was shot in the arm by municipal guards during an approach in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.
Urbia requests GCM support to contain what it calls 'misuse' of the Ibirapuera Marquise by skateboarders and rollerbladers
Urbia is seeking increased policing by the Metropolitan Civil Guard to control skateboarders and rollerbladers in the Ibirapuera Marquise, citing issues of misuse and vandalism since its reopening.
VIDEO: GCM rescues ten wild birds kept illegally in captivity in the interior of SP
Municipal Guards in Itararé, SP rescued ten wild birds that were being kept illegally in captivity, with some species at risk of extinction.
Woman fakes pizza order to report her partner to the GCM in Rio Verde; listen
A woman in Rio Verde, Brazil, cleverly used a fake pizza order call to the Municipal Guard to report her partner, who was threatening her.
Man dies after being hit by GCM vehicle in Goiânia
A man succumbed to injuries after being struck by a metropolitan guard vehicle in Goiânia, Brazil.
'They went to kill', says mother of young man killed after being run over by a GCM vehicle
The mother of a 23-year-old man who died after being hit by a municipal guard vehicle in Sorocaba accused the agents of homicide and demanded justice.
City Hall of São Paulo maintains ex-head of the GCM one year after domestic violence accusation
Eliazer Rodella, former commander of the Metropolitan Civil Guard, remains employed despite a year-long domestic violence inquiry.
GCM seizes more than 2,000 drug portions in 'bomb house' found in Boituva
The Civil Guard of Boituva dismantled a drug operation in an abandoned house, seizing over 2,277 portions of various illegal drugs.
GCM recovers stolen musical instruments from Projeto Guri in Jundiaí
The Municipal Guard recovered nine stolen musical instruments from Projeto Guri in Jundiaí, Brazil, but no arrests were made.
Lawmakers invoke MP against GCM's action during Carnaval
Lawmakers in Brazil are calling for an investigation into the excessive use of force by the GCM during the São Paulo street Carnaval.
Motorcyclist dies after being hit by a GCM vehicle in Sorocaba
A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck by a Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) vehicle during a police chase in Sorocaba, Brazil.
GCM seizes more than 15 kg of drugs in a 'bomb house' in Suzano
The Municipal Civil Guard of Suzano seized over 15 kg of drugs, including crack, cocaine, marijuana, and lança-perfume, from a drug production site known as a 'bomb house.'
Sorocaba City Council establishes a committee to monitor those approved in the GCM contest who have not yet been called
Sorocaba's City Council has formed a committee to oversee candidates who were approved in the municipal guard competition but have not yet been appointed after three years of waiting.
Female GCM officer in SP accuses superior of making threats and verbally abusing her during work in the streets; city hall says it has removed the aggressor
A female municipal guard in São Paulo reported threats and verbal abuse from her supervisor while on duty, leading to an investigation and temporary removal of the supervisor by city officials.
About 20 people are removed from an occupation in Ferraz de Vasconcelos
Approximately 20 individuals were forcibly displaced from an illegal occupation in Ferraz de Vasconcelos by the local municipal civil guard.
revelers report pepper spray action by GCM in dispersal of bloc in Butantã
Revelers participating in the traditional "Vai Quem Qué" block in Butantã, São Paulo, reported the use of pepper spray and tear gas by the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the event's dispersal.
VIDEO: GCM uses pepper spray and tear gas to disperse block party in Butantã, West Zone of SP
The Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM) used tear gas and pepper spray against revelers in São Paulo's Butantã neighborhood during a block party on Tuesday night.
Teacher denounces violent approach by the GCM in Mogi das Cruzes
A teacher in Brazil has reported a violent intervention by municipal guards during an incident in Mogi das Cruzes.
With the Help of CSI, GCM Recovers Stolen Car and Cell Phone
In São José dos Campos, municipal guards recovered a stolen car and cell phone, and arrested two suspects with the assistance of local security cameras.
Nunes imitates Maluf and recreates 'Municipal Rota' in São Paulo's GCM
São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes is transforming the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) to resemble a police force, recently renaming its special operations unit back to a title reminiscent of a 1993 initiative by former mayor Paulo Maluf.