The Federal Police of Brazil has officially rejected the request from the Rio de Janeiro City Hall to grant firearm possession to members of the Municipal Force. This decision is grounded in legislation that prohibits the provision of weapons to individuals from different professional backgrounds within the Municipal Guard. According to the decision document, the establishment of an 'armed elite force' with a military profile and ostentatious functions exceeds constitutional roles and encroaches upon the jurisdictions assigned to military police, thus infringing upon the legislative competence of the Union.

In a statement, the Rio City Hall clarified that all agents who underwent the training course for the Elite Division of GM-Rio were specifically selected municipal guards who completed the training facilitated by the Federal Highway Police and the National Public Security Secretariat. This indicates an effort from the municipal government to enhance the operational capabilities of the force while adhering to regulatory frameworks.

The Federal Police has not provided further comments regarding this matter, leaving uncertainties about the potential implications for the structured development of the Municipal Guard in Rio. The rejection of arming the elite division raises significant questions about the capabilities and roles assigned to local security forces and their alignment with national security policies.