Alckmin proposes harsher penalties for police brutality.
The governor of São Paulo said on Wednesday that he will suggest to the federal government that it act to make the penalties for crimes of police aggression and damage to property more severe; "The fact that those accused of committing these crimes are not kept in prison encourages vandalism and impunity," said Geraldo Alckmin; the capital of São Paulo has been the target of destruction and violence in recent protests.
SP247 – The governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, said this Wednesday, the 30th, that he will suggest that the federal government act to toughen penalties for crimes of police aggression and damage to property. This statement comes at a time when the city of São Paulo is the constant target of protests that end in vandalism and confrontations.
According to him, the proposals will be sent by the state Secretary of Public Security, Fernando Grella Vieira, to the Minister of Justice, José Eduardo Cardozo, at a meeting to be held this Thursday, the 31st.
"I support, and Dr. Grella will take forward, these two proposals to amend federal legislation. One to aggravate crimes committed against police officers. The other for damage [to property]. The fact that those accused of committing these acts are not kept in custody encourages vandalism and impunity," he stated.
Last Friday, buses, ticket booths, and ATMs were destroyed at the Dom Pedro II bus terminal during a protest demanding free public transportation in downtown São Paulo. On Sunday, trucks and buses were set on fire during a demonstration following the death of 17-year-old Douglas Rodrigues at the hands of the Military Police. The protest ended in several clashes and 90 arrests.