Brazilian municipal guards undergo non-lethal weapons training

Municipal Civil Guards in Campo Grande and Armação dos Búzios have initiated or completed specialized training programs focused on the use of non-lethal weapons and instruments of lesser offensive potential (IMPOs).

In Campo Grande, 30 new candidates are undergoing a comprehensive training course exceeding 760 hours. The curriculum includes technical instruction on pepper spray, tear gas, and various grenades, alongside simulations to practice decision-making and the proportional use of force. The program also covers self-defense, riot control, ethics, and legal frameworks such as the Maria da Penha Law.

In Armação dos Búzios, the first class of the Municipal Civil Guard has concluded training in the use of Tasers and pepper spray. Developed under the 'Município Mais Seguro' program, the intensive week-long course emphasized technical instruction, operational procedures, and the legal limits of force to ensure the safety of both officers and citizens during street encounters.