Polгcias
: In 2024, deaths of police officers in Brazil rose nearly 30%, with 170 officers killed compared to 127 in 2023.
: In 2024, where outcomes were tracked, 71% of law enforcement referrals from the National Human Trafficking Hotline led to active investigations.
: The state of Bahia led the country in total deaths caused by police, followed by São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Rondônia saw an extreme jump in police lethality, rising nearly 500% in a single year. Polaris Project & Law Enforcement (2024) PolГcias
In view of your request, "PolГcias" likely refers to the (Brazilian Public Safety Yearbook) or the Polaris Project reports on human trafficking. The 2025 Brazilian Public Safety Yearbook provides the most recent comprehensive look at police statistics in Brazil, while Polaris Project's 2024 data highlights law enforcement's role in North American trafficking investigations. Brazilian Public Safety Report (2025 Yearbook)
The latest data from the Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública reveals critical trends in police safety and lethality: : In 2024, deaths of police officers in
: Deaths resulting from police interventions increased by 4.5% nationwide in 2025, averaging roughly 18 deaths per day.
: The hotline identified over 21,800 victims across 11,999 potential trafficking situations in 2024. Rondônia saw an extreme jump in police lethality,
: Previous reports from Polaris Project highlighted that over 15,000 victims of labor trafficking held temporary work visas, noting systemic failures in protecting these workers. Global Policing Context (Interpol) Resources & Reports - Polaris Project