Eliton reinforces the fight against crime in Rio Verde.
The Vice-Governor and Secretary of Public Security and Penitentiary Administration participated in a public hearing at the City Council in an open debate with the population and representatives of society; Eliton said that the police forces will intensify visible policing actions to combat crimes such as robberies and thefts in commerce and in the countryside; he highlighted the importance of investments in intelligence and the recruitment process to be carried out by the government to increase the number of officers on the streets.
Goiás 247 - The vice-governor and Secretary of Public Security and Penitentiary Administration (SSPAP), José Eliton, during a public hearing held this Monday (30) at the Rio Verde City Council, presented measures to expand the fight against crime. He said that the police forces will intensify policing in Rio Verde and the region to curb crimes such as crimes and thefts in commerce and in the countryside. He highlighted the importance of investments in intelligence.
Eliton openly debated with the local population that filled the Chamber's plenary hall. The public hearing also included representatives from various branches of government and organized civil society. He highlighted AC-4 as an instrument that the Military Police commander, Colonel Divino Alves, has to put more officers on the streets through voluntary remuneration. "This month we increased the amount allocated to the Military Police by more than R$ 1 million: that's R$ 6,5 million per month, which represents more than R$ 74 million per year," said the secretary, reaffirming that this means more active professionals.
According to José Eliton, the state government will replace 700 police vehicles next August, meaning a renewed fleet for combating crime. The head of the SSPAP (State Secretariat for Public Security and Penitentiary Administration) reinforced the importance of the public competition for 3.396 positions within the structures of the state's three public security forces.
This year, the Military Police have already recorded 11,4 local actions aimed at maintaining peace and social order in Rio Verde, such as recapturing fugitives, conducting searches, patrolling, holding community meetings, investigating cases, and recovering stolen vehicles, among others.
In May, three major operations were launched by the Civil Police, resulting in search and seizure warrants and arrests. The police forces, in a coordinated action, arrested 14 suspects for crimes such as drug trafficking, receiving stolen goods, and illegal possession of weapons – in total, 100 civil and military police officers participated in the so-called “Operation Carthago”.
Regarding the proposal to relocate the Provisional Detention Center (CPP) in Rio Verde from the central region to another location, José Eliton emphasized that he is only waiting for a study on the proposal made by the private sector to make a decision.
Regarding the prison system, he informed that solutions are on the way: the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has already determined that the Union must release resources only to Goiás to enable 15 prison projects approved by the Ministry of Justice. This would represent something around five thousand spaces, enough to hold all prisoners in the State.
Mayor
The mayor of Rio Verde, Juraci Martins, praised José Eliton's courage in taking on the role of Secretary of Public Security. "You put your name to the test and, in a short time, you are already showing important results in this sector," he said.
Federal Deputy Heuler Cruvinel reaffirmed the importance of the presence of the Vice-Governor and head of the SSPAP (Secretariat of Public Security and Penitentiary Administration) in Rio Verde to discuss alternatives for strengthening public security actions. According to him, José Eliton demonstrates sensitivity in debating and directly addressing societal issues in a frank manner.
State Representative Lissauer Vieira praised the public hearing as a "landmark debate to find ways to improve public safety in Rio Verde, taking into account the demands of the population."
Also participating in the event were the president of the Chamber, Iran Cabral, the general commander of the Military Police, Colonel Divino Alves, the general delegate of the Civil Police, Álvaro Cássio, the superintendent of the Technical-Scientific Police of Goiás, Rejane da Silva Sena Barcelos, and the Executive Superintendent of Penitentiary Administration, Colonel Victor Dragalzew, in addition to representatives of the Judiciary and the community who filled the auditorium.