77% believe that investigating crimes is more important than killing criminals, according to Datafolha.
Research reflects divisions by gender, age, and income in relation to the mega-operation in the Penha and Alemão complexes.
247 - A Datafolha survey released this Saturday (1st) reveals that 77% of residents of Rio de Janeiro and the metropolitan region consider investigating crimes more important than simply killing criminals. The survey was published by Brasil de Fato and carried out on October 30th and 31st with 626 people aged 16 and over, by telephone.
The study was conducted shortly after the massive police operation in the Penha and Alemão complexes, which resulted in at least 121 deaths. Despite the massacre, 57% of those interviewed agreed with Governor Cláudio Castro's assessment that the operation was successful, while 39% disagreed. Among men, 68% agreed with Castro's statement, compared to 47% of women. Young people aged 16 to 24 and those with incomes between 5 and 10 minimum wages were more critical, with 59% and 49% disagreeing, respectively.
The research also questioned perceptions about stereotypes associated with police operations. 73% of respondents believe the idea that "whoever dies in a police operation is always a criminal" is wrong, while 23% agree. Furthermore, 45% disagree with the statement "the only good criminal is a dead criminal," common among right-wing and far-right politicians, while 51% agree.
The results reflect alignment with President Lula's government policy, which focuses on actions that investigate and economically stifle criminal organizations, such as Operation Hidden Carbon, which dismantled businesses of the First Command of the Capital (PCC) on Avenida Faria Lima in São Paulo.
The strategy is also present in the Proposed Constitutional Amendment (PEC) on Public Security, sent to Congress in April, which proposes including the Unified Public Security System (SUSP) in the Constitution, guaranteeing integration between the Union, states, and municipalities. "We want to create a synergy between federal, state, and even municipal forces in confronting this scourge that is crime," stated the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ricardo Lewandowski, at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro.
Furthermore, this Friday (31), President Lula signed the Anti-Faction bill, which provides for increased penalties for leaders and members of criminal organizations, reinforcing the government's commitment to investigative and integrated actions to combat crime.
