# Crime and police conduct in São Paulo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-police-conduct-in-so-paulo
> Updated: 2026-08-24T23:21:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Criminal incidents and police conduct issues have been reported in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

Individual criminal cases include a municipal guard in Araçatuba charged with homicide following an inheritance dispute, an investigation into a suspicious death at the Aparecidinha Provisional Detention Center in Sorocaba, and the arrest of an elderly man in Garça for illegal gambling.

Simultaneously, the São Paulo Military Police have seen a significant rise in investigations regarding the misuse of body cameras. There were 928 investigations opened during the first half of 2026, a 208 percent increase from the latter half of 2025. Common issues identified include incorrect categorization of occurrences, non-compliance with usage rules, and camera obstruction. Concerns have been raised that officers may be activating cameras only after discharging firearms, which complicates investigations into deaths during police operations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: São Paulo police investigations into body camera misuse surge

São Paulo police investigations into improper body camera use rose to 928 in the first half of 2026, a 208 percent increase from the previous period, amid concerns over recording compliance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-police-investigations-into-body-camera-misuse-surge

### 2026-08-24: Crime incidents reported across São Paulo state

Various criminal developments in São Paulo include a municipal guard charged with homicide over an inheritance dispute, an investigation into a death at a detention center, and an arrest for illegal gambling.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crime-incidents-reported-across-so-paulo-state

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