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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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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.

Mar 22 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal schools in Monte Mor will have panic button for incidents such as invasions and threats

Municipal schools in Monte Mor, Brazil, are introducing a panic button system to enhance security against incidents like invasions and threats.

Mar 20 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver without a license chokes a guard after violating a blockade and causing chaos in Búzios

A driver without a license was arrested after backing out a traffic blockade and assaulting a municipal guard in Armação dos Búzios, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 22:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire at São Joaquim Market in Teresina mobilizes firefighters

A fire at the Rui Barbosa Municipal Market, known as São Joaquim Market, in North Teresina has mobilized firefighters, injuring at least one person.

Mar 20 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Captain of the Military Police is immobilized and detained after trying to breach a blockade by the Municipal Guard on a highway in Vila Velha

A retired Military Police captain was detained after attempting to bypass a blockade by the Municipal Guard in Vila Velha, claiming the agents' approach was abusive.

Mar 20 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog attacks in Petrolina scare residents; elderly woman bitten in Josepha Coelho Park

An elderly woman was attacked by dogs in a municipal park in Petrolina, Brazil, highlighting a troubling rise in dog attacks in public spaces in the area.

Mar 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Municipal employee in Söderhamn died in workplace accident

A municipal employee in Söderhamn has died after a workplace accident that occurred while he was working independently indoors.

Mar 20 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows the moment a municipal secretary is shot dead in the interior of Ceará

A security camera video captures the shooting of Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the Secretary of Administration of São Luís do Curu, in Ceará, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Secretary Shot Dead in Interior of Ceará

Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the municipal secretary of Administration in São Luís do Curu, Brazil, was shot dead in the city center on Thursday morning.

Mar 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project in the Rio Chamber plans to increase fines for concessionaires for poorly made street patches

A new bill in the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro aims to increase fines for utility companies responsible for poorly executed street repairs throughout the city.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tere Jiménez delivers arms to public security corporations of Aguascalientes

The governor of Aguascalientes, Tere Jiménez, has provided arms to state and municipal public security forces to enhance their efforts in maintaining peace and safety in the region.

Mar 17 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

House of Poveiros is shut down after roof collapse; Civil Defense sees risk of further collapses

The House of Poveiros in Rio de Janeiro has been completely shut down by municipal authorities after part of its roof collapsed, posing a risk of further structural failures.

Mar 17 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guard dies after saving woman who jumped into river while fleeing police in RS, says city hall

A municipal guard in Campo Bom, Brazil, died while rescuing a woman who jumped into a river to evade police.

Mar 17 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation of persecution against secretary in Rio transferred to the Homicide Division after report of threats

The Civil Police of Brazil has transferred the investigation of threats against the municipal Secretary of Consumer Defense, João Pires, to the Homicide Division following his report of being followed by armed criminals.

Mar 17 • 18:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Dirt, parking, trafficking... The seeds of anger among Parisians after two terms of Anne Hidalgo

Parisians express growing dissatisfaction with the city's decline in cleanliness and safety as they prepare for the municipal elections.

Mar 17 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows Civil Guard agents using pepper spray against customers and employees in a bar in Cabo Frio

A video circulating on social media shows Municipal Civil Guard agents using pepper spray on customers and employees during an incident at a bar in Cabo Frio.

Mar 16 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

OM-LOSC: the match time changed due to municipal elections, Létang concerned about the 'safety' of Lillois in Marseille

Due to concerns over public order related to municipal elections, the match between Olympique de Marseille and LOSC has been rescheduled for an earlier time.

Mar 16 • 09:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall employee from Colatina dies after being hit by stray bullet

A 55-year-old municipal employee, Adélia Lamburghini Barbosa, was shot and killed by a stray bullet in Colatina, Brazil.

Mar 15 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Force begins operations in Rio this Sunday; understand how the new armed division of the GM will function

The new Municipal Force, the armed elite division of the Rio Municipal Guard, starts patrolling the city with 600 agents in high-crime areas.

Mar 15 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women with protective measures will have panic buttons in Poços de Caldas

Starting in May, women victims of violence in Poços de Caldas will have access to panic buttons linked to the municipal guard for immediate assistance.

Mar 14 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man invades zoo and kills deer in RS

A man was arrested for invading the Municipal Zoo of Cachoeira do Sul in Brazil and killing a deer, injuring two other animals in the process.

Mar 14 • 18:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Versailles, the issue of insecurity dominates the municipal elections

In Versailles, issues of safety are gaining prominence in the upcoming municipal elections, overshadowing previous campaign focuses such as environmental initiatives and cycling infrastructure.

Mar 13 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal school in Taubaté has activities suspended for another two years due to structural problems

A municipal school in Taubaté, Brazil, will remain closed for an additional two years due to identified structural issues.

Mar 12 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After allegations of irregularities, MPT inspects the headquarters of the Municipal Guard of Poá

The Brazilian Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) inspected the Municipal Guard's headquarters in Poá following allegations of unsafe working conditions.

Mar 12 • 21:51 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

The race for Paris: Will more armed police and more cameras make the city safer?

In the lead-up to Paris's municipal elections, the focus has shifted to public safety, with candidates proposing increased funding for police and surveillance despite questionable efficacy in crime reduction.

Mar 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police recover stolen items from the Itaperuna Department of the Environment

Police in Itaperuna have successfully recovered several stolen items from the Municipal Department of the Environment shortly after the theft was discovered.

Mar 12 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

12-year-old student attacked by classmate inside municipal school bathroom in Bangu, West Zone of Rio

A 12-year-old student was assaulted by a schoolmate in the bathroom of a municipal school in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, with the incident filmed by other students.

Mar 12 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Two electric scooter bills arrive at the Riigikogu

The Riigikogu will soon consider two bills aimed at regulating the safety of electric scooter usage in Estonia.

Mar 12 • 08:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Two drafts regarding light vehicles reach the Riigikogu

The Riigikogu is set to consider two draft laws aimed at regulating the use of light vehicles for safety reasons.

Mar 12 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrópolis suspends classes this Thursday due to forecast of heavy rain

Petrópolis has suspended municipal school classes for Thursday due to expectations of heavy rainfall.

Mar 11 • 23:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Guards in Prostějov monitor the streets with tablets and printers

Municipal guards in Prostějov are utilizing advanced technology like tablets and printers to enhance their street monitoring efforts.

Mar 11 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Guard starts second class of arms and shooting course in Campos

The Municipal Guard in Campos dos Goytacazes has launched its second arms and shooting training class for 21 agents, aiming to enhance public safety on the streets.

Mar 10 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Is this the man whose brother was killed?": in Marseille, Amine Kessaci campaigns under heavy escort

Ecologist Amine Kessaci, running as a candidate for Marseille's mayor alongside Benoît Payan, conducted his first public campaign appearance surrounded by heavily armed police due to safety concerns.

Mar 10 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four students injured after city hall floor collapses during school visit in Bahia

Four students were injured when part of the floor of the City Hall in Cruz das Almas, Bahia, collapsed during a school visit.

Mar 10 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Retaining Wall Collapse Accident' Osan Mayor Lee Kwon-jae Summoned for Investigation on Serious Civil Disaster Charges

Police are investigating Osan Mayor Lee Kwon-jae on serious civil disaster charges related to the collapse of a retaining wall in Gyeonggi Province.

Mar 10 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother reports suspected aggression at municipal daycare after her 5-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder suffers a cut on his mouth

A mother has reported suspected abuse at a municipal daycare in Glicério, SP, after her five-year-old son, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, suffered a cut on his mouth.

Mar 9 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Announcement of the Manaus Municipal Guard contest will be released on March 23, announces mayor

The mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, announced that the contest for the Municipal Guard will open on March 23, offering 590 positions to enhance public safety in the city.

Mar 9 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

If on the right, feminists are not liked at the Municipality

The municipal councilor Alessandro Verri from the League criticizes the denial of a press conference venue to present proposals aimed at enhancing women's safety and countering violence.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vehicle hits street vendors during Carnival event in Belém

A vehicle from the Municipal Department of Security hit street vendors during a Carnival event in Belém, leading to an investigation and potential disciplinary actions.

Mar 8 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

GM of Piracicaba rescues a maned wolf hit by a car on the highway

A maned wolf was rescued by the Municipal Guard of Piracicaba after being hit by a car on a highway in Brazil, where it was found alive but in critical condition.

Mar 7 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water recedes and cleaning of flooded streets begins in Guaratinguetá; six people remain displaced

Heavy rainfall in Guaratinguetá caused flooding, but as waters recede, municipal teams begin street cleaning, although six individuals are still displaced.

Mar 7 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired guard investigated for beating dog in elevator in the coast of SP; VIDEO

Christiano José Bezerra Da Silva, a retired municipal guard, is under investigation for animal abuse after a video surfaced showing him beating his dog in an elevator in Praia Grande, São Paulo.

Mar 7 • 09:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have a contest with 590 positions for the Municipal Guard, announces the city hall

The city of Manaus has announced a public contest for 590 positions in the Municipal Guard to enhance local security, coinciding with the appointment of the first female commander of the force.

Mar 7 • 01:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The trap trail of Santander: the Ministry halted a 400,000 euro reform that ruled out the walkways

The municipal government of Santander faces scrutiny after a tragedy on a walkway, prompting an investigation into past maintenance and safety warnings.

Mar 6 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: dogs are released on the street by veterinary clinic in PR, and city hall says procedure follows law

Pet dogs were released on a street in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, by a veterinary clinic under the supervision of the local government, sparking public outrage and concerns for the animals' safety.

Mar 6 • 12:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after being hit by an ambulance on a highway in the interior of SP

A 40-year-old woman named Sabrina Fernandes Eduardo was killed after being struck by a municipal ambulance in Nova Guataporanga, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health Department Bus from Sinop (MT) with over 20 patients falls into a ditch on BR-163

A municipal health department bus from Sinop, Brazil, carrying 27 passengers, fell into a ditch on BR-163, but all passengers received assistance and were released after signing a refusal for medical transfer.

Mar 5 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire outbreak at a daycare kitchen in Saquarema

A small fire occurred in the kitchen of the Municipal Daycare Center Maria Catharino Gonzaga in Saquarema, Brazil, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 5 • 13:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Last year, Riga Municipal Police detained 48 third-country citizens

In 2025, Riga Municipal Police reported detaining 48 foreign nationals, indicating ongoing efforts to control illegal immigration and uphold public safety in the city.

Mar 4 • 17:16 UTC

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