Brazilian Police to Start Patrolling Streets ahead of World Cup
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Jumat, 19 Oktober 2018 20:15 WIB
Riot police practise crowd control during a training session, with FBI agents, for troops providing security for the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro (5/15). Protesters and police clashed in Sao Paulo Thursday, as demonstrations against the World Cup and rallies calling for improved public services erupted in several Brazilian cities. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
TEMPO.CO, Rio de Janeiro – The government of Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil, has prepared at least 20,000 of local and federal police officers to reinforce security during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The government will also set extra patrol cars, helicopters and boats to reinforce the security.
Xinhua reported today that the additional security forces will start patrolling city streets on Friday, May 23, 2014, long before the World Cup kicks off on June 12.
The largest city in Brazil is scheduled to host seven matches of the most prestigious football tournament, including the final match on July 13.
The decision was taken following the announcement by Brazilian activist groups to protest massive government spending on the sport event. They considered that the fund should instead be used to improve the welfare of Brazilian people.