: Previous reports from Polaris Project highlighted that over 15,000 victims of labor trafficking held temporary work visas, noting systemic failures in protecting these workers. Global Policing Context (Interpol) Resources & Reports - Polaris Project
: In 2024, deaths of police officers in Brazil rose nearly 30%, with 170 officers killed compared to 127 in 2023.
In view of your request, "PolГcias" likely refers to the (Brazilian Public Safety Yearbook) or the Polaris Project reports on human trafficking. The 2025 Brazilian Public Safety Yearbook provides the most recent comprehensive look at police statistics in Brazil, while Polaris Project's 2024 data highlights law enforcement's role in North American trafficking investigations. Brazilian Public Safety Report (2025 Yearbook)
: Deaths resulting from police interventions increased by 4.5% nationwide in 2025, averaging roughly 18 deaths per day.
The Polaris Project monitors trafficking trends and law enforcement response:
: The hotline identified over 21,800 victims across 11,999 potential trafficking situations in 2024.
: The state of Bahia led the country in total deaths caused by police, followed by São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Rondônia saw an extreme jump in police lethality, rising nearly 500% in a single year. Polaris Project & Law Enforcement (2024)
: For the first time, suicides among police officers (126) surpassed the number of officers murdered while off-duty (46).
