São Paulo City Council Approves GCM Name Change to Polícia Municipal with 42-10 Vote on March 13, 2025

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Published Mar 14, 2025, 02:11 AM

The São Paulo City Council has approved a proposal to rename the Guarda Civil Municipal (GCM) to Polícia Municipal. The decision was made on the night of March 13, 2025, with a vote of 42 in favor and 10 against, and no abstentions. The proposal, authored by Councilwoman Edir Sales from the PSD party in 2017, allows the newly named police force to conduct arrests in flagrant situations and engage in overt policing. This change marks a significant shift in the operational capabilities of the municipal security force.

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GloboNews

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The São Paulo City Council approved the change of the name of the former Metropolitan Civil Guard to the Municipal Police. In practice, this new security force will be able to make red-handed arrests and ostentatious policing. ➡ Watch #J10: https://t.co/bFwcwLpLU9 #GloboNews https://t.co/Tee7hf9vRB

Jovem Pan News

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The São Paulo City Council approved, on Thursday evening (13), the change of the name of the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) to the Municipal Police, with 42 votes in favor and 10 against. The proposal, authored by Councilwoman Edir Sales (PSD) in 2017, was approved without abstentions... https://t.co/tvYRP9GarM