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Mato Grosso public security and prison system reinforcement

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The state of Mato Grosso is implementing measures to strengthen public security and its correctional infrastructure. In mid-October 2026, the Mato Grosso Military Police Police, through the Tactical Mobile Ostensive Patrol Battalion (Rotam), completed a 48-day specialization course in civil disturbance control. The training, which included officers from the Federal Highway Police and Rondônia security forces, focused on managing prison rebellions, social demonstrations, and large-scale events. State Secretary of Public Security, Colonel Susane Tamanho, stated the training supports the “Tolerância Zero às Facções Criminosas” program. Concurrently, the State Secretariat of Justice (Sejus) has deployed 175 new staff members to various prison units across the state, including Cuiabá, Rondonópolis, and Sinop. This cohort consists of 152 penal police officers, 17 psychologists, and six social workers, aimed at improving the management of security, custody, and inmate rehabilitation. State Secretary of Justice Valter Furtado noted that this reinforcement is intended to meet the growing demands of the penitentiary system. The new staff, comprising 77 women In late October 2026, Sejus launched ‘Operation Muralha’, a coordinated effort involving simultaneous searches and 98 men, completed two months of specialized training before being distributed seizures across regions all 42 prison units in the state. The operation aims to locate and seize prohibited items, such as mobile phones and narcotics, while preventing the Baixada Cuiabana, Tangará da Serra, transfer of contraband between facilities. Specialized units, including K9 and Sorriso. Rapid Intervention groups, are providing support to strengthen inspection capacities. During a public hearing at the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso on October 18, 2026, Secretary Furtado reported that electronic monitoring reached 89.55% of its annual goal in the first half of 2026, driven by legislative changes. 2026. Additionally, Sejus conducted food safety training for 55 incarcerated individuals in Vila Rica and Várzea Grande to improve hygiene and prevent contamination during meal preparation. In parallel with these security updates, the Public Ministry of Mato Grosso (MPMT) has begun constructing its 2027-2028 General Action Plan for administrative areas. The MPMT and is also enhancing cooperation with the Technical Official Forensic Identification (Politec-MT) Politec-MT to improve investigations into deaths resulting from security force interventions.

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  1. 2026-10-26 21:45 UTC Mato Grosso public security and prison system reinforcement
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