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Federal Police Delegates Criticize Cuts in Lula’s Government and Warn of Impact on Crime Fighting
The National Association of Federal Police Delegates (ADPF) issued an open letter last Wednesday, the 13th, with strong criticisms of the federal government. The document highlights cuts to the Federal Police (PF) budget for 2025 and the lack of continuous investments in the agency, pointing out these factors as threats to the institution’s autonomy and efficiency.
According to the entity, such measures undermine the PF’s ability to combat organized crime, placing public safety at risk.
The ADPF also expressed concerns regarding the Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC), led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski.
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For the delegates, the PEC was drafted without proper dialogue with security forces and does not meet the structural needs of the sector. “The proposed text does not bring any increase in the Federal Police’s capacity to respond to crime and does not address the real needs of public security agencies“, the letter emphasizes.
The Impact of Budget Cuts
One of the main points raised by the ADPF was the reduction of the PF’s budget. According to the association, this measure not only limits the agency’s operations but also discourages professionals.
An example cited in the document is the end of paid on-call duty, which directly affected the readiness of the delegates. “Who benefits from dismantling the PF?“, the association representatives questioned, in a tone of alert to society.
The letter was released during the 9th National Congress of Federal Police Delegates, held in Bahia, and reflects the category’s dissatisfaction with the lack of prioritization of public safety in government planning.
The Public Security PEC: Solution or Palliative?
The Public Security PEC is another central theme of criticism. Among the proposed changes is the expansion of the PF’s powers to include combating environmental crimes, criminal organizations, and militias with interstate or international reach.
Despite the potential positive impact, the ADPF believes the proposal lacks substance to strengthen the PF’s structure.
According to the Federal Police, the measure is yet another example of a palliative political solution. There was no dialogue with security forces, and the proposed changes do not address the structural challenges we face, they pointed out.
Lewandowski: Resources and Personnel Are Insufficient
In a recent interview with GloboNews, Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski acknowledged the difficulties faced by the Federal Police. He mentioned that starting in January 2025, the PF will take on the responsibility for overseeing licenses for CACs (hunters, shooters, and collectors), a task previously conducted by the Brazilian Army.
“We are expecting to take control of the oversight of CAC. Certainly, the PF will prove its efficiency in controlling firearms, but there are not enough resources and not enough personnel to fulfill this role more efficiently,” the minister stated.
Lewandowski highlighted that Minister Esther Dweck promised to conduct a competition for administrative agents, in addition to additional resources. “If we are given more tasks, we need more resources“, he demanded.
Director General Reinforces Request for Support
Andrei Rodrigues, the Federal Police Director General, also participated in the interview and emphasized the challenges of transitioning functions from the Army to the PF. According to him, the migration of the Army’s database has already been completed, but the increase in responsibilities requires greater financial and human support.
“We already conduct administrative police control and now we are receiving this task. There are nearly 1 million shooters who will be under our control. Starting in January, we will take another step in oversight control“, Rodrigues asserted.
Additionally, Rodrigues attended the event that confirmed the name of PF delegate Valdecy Urquiza as the new Secretary-General of Interpol. The event was an opportunity to highlight the importance of the PF in the national and international scenario, but also to stress the need for more investments.
The criticisms and demands raised by the ADPF reveal a greater concern for the future of public safety in Brazil. The association warns that weakening the PF may have serious consequences for combating organized crime and protecting society.
Meanwhile, the federal government needs to find ways to balance the increasing demands of the agency with the need for budget containment.
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