Military Police
Brazil
Military Police are the uniformed preventive state police of the states and of the Federal District of Brazil. The Military Police units are the main ostensive police force at the state level and are responsible for policing and maintaining the... Wikipedia
Founded: May 13, 1809
Agency executive: Governors of the States, Commander
General nature: Gendarmerie
Operations jurisdiction: Brazil
Parent agency: Military Reserve Force; of Brazilian Army
Person: Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, for Patron