O município e a segurança pública : estudo de caso do projeto Conjunto de Estratégias de Prevenção da Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the contributions of municipal public authorities in promoting urban security, focusing on the "Set of Prevention Strategies" (CEP) project, implemented by the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro in 2021. The research employs a case study methodology, exploring the project's application in the Méier neighborhood through an exploratory analysis of robbery and theft data in areas within and around the CEP perimeter. In 2019, Méier was identified as the eighth location with the highest concentration of opportunity crimes in the city's hotspot ranking, making it a priority area for the project's implementation. The CEP project combines crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) strategies with preventive and ostensive patrols by the Municipal Guard, aiming to reduce opportunities for criminal activities. The interventions include improvements in public lighting, the revitalization of squares and urban spaces, regulation of street vending, and community integration initiatives. The results indicate a significant reduction in opportunity crime rates between 2019 and 2023. Furthermore, another important dimension to consider is space conservation, which enhanced the use of public squares through renovations, increased public lighting, the granting of permits for local street vendors, and other measures. In this regard, various public space interventions aimed to make the area less vulnerable to crime. Thus, the study highlights the relevance of well-planned and sustainable local public policies in promoting urban security, emphasizing municipalities' comparative advantages in managing territorial issues. However, it also points out challenges such as the need for continuity of actions, the expansion of the project to other crime hotspots in the city, and the difficulties in prioritizing crime prevention-focused projects.