According to a report published by G1, the number of deaths caused by police in Brazil has risen across 17 states in 2025, with the most significant increase occurring in Rondônia, where police-related fatalities surged from 8 in 2024 to 47 in 2025 — a staggering increase of 488%. Meanwhile, 9 other states reported a decline in such deaths, and the Federal District saw no change compared to the previous year. Overall, the data indicates a 4.5% rise in police-related deaths across the nation for the year 2025.

The data, which is compiled from reports submitted by state public security departments to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, paints a troubling picture of police brutality in Brazil. Notably, despite an overall decrease in violent deaths across the country, police lethality has risen sharply. This trend contradicts the broader statistics on violent deaths, which have shown improvement, raising concerns about the accountability of law enforcement agencies.

The report underscores the critical need for reforms in policing practices and oversight within Brazil. As communities grapple with increasing violence and tensions with law enforcement, the stark rise in deaths caused by police continues to be a contentious and urgent issue demanding government and societal attention.