Feb 22 β€’ 20:40 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Campinas City Council votes on body cameras for the Guard and citizenship title for Bruninho

The Campinas City Council is set to vote on a law requiring the use of body cameras by municipal guards and to honor Olympic volleyball champion Bruninho with honorary citizenship.

The Campinas City Council will hold its sixth ordinary meeting of 2026, during which they will discuss and vote on important legislative measures. The meeting includes the first vote on a bill that mandates all municipal guards to wear body cameras and use GPS in their vehicles throughout their shifts. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement, allowing citizens the right to request footage recorded during their interactions with the guards, in accordance with Brazil's Access to Information Law.

In addition to the body camera legislation, the council will also address the proposal to grant honorary citizenship to Bruno Mossa de Rezende, commonly known as Bruninho. As a celebrated member of the VΓ΄lei Campinas team and an Olympic champion representing Brazil, Bruninho's contributions to sports and the local community are being recognized in a ceremonial capacity. This dual focus highlights the council's efforts to balance civic responsibility with community acknowledgment.

The introduction of mandatory body cameras is part of a growing trend among police and municipal forces in Brazil, aiming to bolster public trust and oversight in policing practices. As this bill moves forward, it reflects ongoing discussions in various Brazilian cities about the role of technology in policing and the right to information, setting a precedent that may influence similar legislative efforts across the country.

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