Eduardo Paes, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, has instituted a new governmental body called the Secretaria Especial de Segurança Urbana, designed to direct and monitor the Polícia Municipal de Segurança. This development was officially announced through a decree published on the municipal government's official journal on Tuesday, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance the city’s security framework. The newly formed secretariat will have direct oversight of the Municipal Force, which has been under reorganization by the city’s administration for several months.

The role of the new secretariat is crucial as it comes at a time when the responsibilities and armament of the Guarda Municipal are under critical review. The appointment of Brenno Carnevale, previously the head of the Elite Division of the Guarda Municipal, to lead the secretariat signifies a strategic move to reform and solidify the operational structure of municipal security forces. His mandate will not only involve establishing the new model for urban security but also ensuring that it functions effectively within the broader context of Rio's public safety policy.

This initiative by the city government is part of wider discussions on security management and aims to address the challenges faced by law enforcement in urban areas. By creating a specialized body dedicated to urban security, the Paes administration anticipates a more coordinated approach to dealing with the complexities of crime and public safety, highlighting a proactive stance in improving the security landscape of Rio de Janeiro.