Pedro Miguel to resume command of 11th Military Police Battalion in Sinop

Lieutenant Colonel Pedro Miguel is set to retake command of the 11th Military Police Battalion in Sinop during a ceremony at the Municipal Chamber. He succeeds Lieutenant Colonel Juliano Athayde, who led the unit for nearly two years.

During Athayde’s tenure, the battalion implemented several operations, including Tolerância Zero and Força Total. Statistics from the unit indicate that between February of last year and November of this year, 5,800 police reports were filed, 2,694 individuals were taken to police stations, and 283 arrest warrants were executed. The battalion also seized 140 firearms and approximately 150 kilograms of drugs.

Crime data shows a significant reduction in violence in Sinop. Intentional homicides decreased from 62 records in 2023 to 22 in 2026, while femicides saw a 57.14% reduction during the same period. The 11th Battalion was previously recognized as the unit in Mato Grosso with the highest rate of recovered stolen vehicles.