The Civil Police and the City Hall of Cássia, a municipality in Minas Gerais, are probing an incident where the facial recognition system at the municipal administration building registered unauthorized access attempts. This investigation was prompted by Mayor Donizete Vilela's concern over potential sabotage of his official vehicle's braking system, which rendered it non-functional shortly after being parked at City Hall. On Monday, following a troubling weekend, Vilela filed a police report detailing his concerns about the vehicle's safety and the security of the municipal building.

According to Mayor Vilela, the facial recognition system recorded three denied access attempts during the late hours of Saturday into Sunday, highlighting a security breach that raises several questions regarding the integrity and reliability of the city’s surveillance measures. The police report indicates that the mayor discovered the brakes of his truck were inoperative when he attempted to start the vehicle on Monday morning. This incident, alongside the denied access attempts, suggests a possible coordinated effort to undermine the safety and security of local government officials and their property.

As the investigation unfolds, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining secure systems in municipal administration. The implications of this case could lead to heightened scrutiny on security protocols across Brazilian municipalities, particularly in light of increasing concerns over political safety and the effective integration of technology in public administration. The outcome may also influence future policies around the use of facial recognition technology and vehicular safety checks in government vehicles.