The Public Ministry of the Federal District has initiated an inquiry into an incident at a civic-military school, Centro Educacional 1 Itapoã, where students were allegedly coerced into performing push-ups. This request came after parents and the Teachers' Union reported that on one occasion, students were made to do push-ups and kneel because police officers disapproved of the color of their uniforms. The situation has raised significant concern among parents and educators in the community.

Responding to the allegations, Police Major Brooke claimed that the push-ups were intended as a playful exercise intended to relieve tension and were not forced upon the students. He emphasized that participation was voluntary and mentioned that a physical education teacher was present during the event to oversee the situation. To ensure a fair investigation, the involved officers have been temporarily reassigned pending the outcome of the inquiry.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and educational practices in civic-military schools in Brazil, especially concerning the appropriateness of military discipline applied to students. The outcome of this investigation could have broader implications for the policies and practices of civic-military schools in the region and raise questions about the extent of military influence in educational settings.