CPI: investigator makes no progress in helicopter accident investigation.

Goiás 247_ The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) investigating problems related to Public Security in the State of Goiás, upon resuming its meetings this Tuesday, the 6th, took the testimony of the general delegate of the Civil Police of Goiás, João Carlos Gorski.

The delegate stated during questioning that the aircraft maintenance contract between the corporation and the company Fênix was signed directly between the company and the Public Security Secretariat, and not with the Civil Police.

Gorski also reported that it has not yet been possible to determine the actual cause of the aircraft crash that killed five police officers and two forensic experts from the Civil Police in May of last year. “The aircraft suffered extensive damage, and helicopters do not have a black box, which makes the investigation difficult. We are awaiting the official report.”

The accident occurred during investigations into another tragedy: the Doverlândia massacre, 400 kilometers from Goiânia, where seven people were murdered. The aircraft crashed in the rural area of ​​the city of Piranhas, and the accident also killed the suspect in the massacre.

Regarding the Civil Police force, João Carlos Gorski reported that in recent years there has been a decrease in the number of police officers and, on the other hand, an increase in the demand for services provided by the institution. 

According to the chief of police, there are approximately 3 professionals to serve the 246 municipalities in Goiás. He reported that new employees are being hired through competitive examinations, but the training of these professionals takes some time.

In addition to increasing personnel, Gorski reported that investments are planned in the area of ​​intelligence to assist in the fight against organized crime. “This type of crime must be confronted very diligently so that it does not take over the structure of the State. In other states where it has taken hold, there is great difficulty in combating it,” stated the police chief.

The delegate also updated the parliamentarians on the progress of investigations being carried out in the State and informed them that the Civil Police has been making several requests to the Governor, many of which are quickly addressed. Gorski explained that structural problems, such as police station renovations, have already been resolved and that the institution now has one of the most modern computer systems in Brazil.

The next CPI session takes place on Thursday (8).

(with information from the Assembly website)