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Municipal Guard trains 60 more students in training course to work on the Maria da Penha Patrol
Published on 12/09/2025 - 16:58 | Updated
In total, 310 municipal guards have already been trained, 60 of which were agents in this latest edition - Disclosure The Rio de Janeiro Municipal Guard concluded, this Friday (12/9), the Training Course for Patrols, Rounds and Maria da Penha Guards. In total, 310 municipal guards have already been trained, with 60 agents in this last edition.
Secretary of Public Order Marcus Belchior, who also attended the course's inaugural class, expressed his honor with the work of the Municipal Guard and the actions of the Maria da Penha Patrol. He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to support the force, which is already a leading figure in the state of Rio and throughout the country.
The commander of GM-Rio, inspector Itaharassi Bomfim Júnior, highlighted the importance of continuous training and the appreciation of professionals who work in the protection of women.
"I'm very happy with the results of this training. I'm certain that, from now on, public safety in combating violence against women, both in Rio and in other cities in our state, will be stronger and better prepared to confront this type of crime."
Meanwhile, the manager of Ronda Maria da Penha, Glória Maria, was moved and thanked the graduates for their achievement and for the beginning of a new journey of social responsibility.
"I believe that today we are taking another step forward in our journey to defend women. And this is only possible with qualified people, committed to carrying out their work with love, dedication, and, above all, in a humane way."
The training began on August 18th, and the 60 approved students attended classes on a variety of topics, including: historic achievements in women's rights; nonviolent communication; structural racism; gender and sexual diversity; mental health and self-care for frontline workers; chain of custody and crime scene preservation; protective measures and networking to combat violence against women, among others.
