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After 14 Years of Debates, Brazil Finally Approves the Private Security Statute. The New Law Transforms the Sector, Promises to Create 100 Thousand Jobs and Remove 500 Thousand Security Guards from Informality. With New Rules for Weapons and Business Registration, the Legislation Reinforces the Federal Police’s Supervision and Inaugurates a New Era for the Sector.
Years of debates, ups and downs in the Congress, and intense disputes among various sectors culminated in a historic decision that promises to profoundly impact private security in Brazil.
The recently signed Law 14,967/2024 represents much more than simple regulation: it is seen as a watershed moment for a sector that employs hundreds of thousands of Brazilians but has faced informality, lack of control, and concerning legal gaps for decades. The details of this new legislation and its effects may surprise you.
Approved after 14 years of discussion in Congress, Law 14,967/2024 establishes new rules for the private security sector, aiming to modernize and organize one of the most important segments for property protection and public safety.
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The statute aims to remove up to 500 thousand security guards from informality, as well as create over 100 thousand jobs in activities such as electronic monitoring and event security.
According to the National Federation of Security and Value Transport Companies (Fenavist), currently, of the 3 million trained security guards in the country, 2.5 million are unemployed or working illegally.
What Changes With the New Law
Law 14,967/2024, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, introduces a series of measures to regulate the sector. Among the main changes are:
- Increased Control Over the Use of Weapons: Companies must maintain secure and registered arsenals in the National Weapons System, linked to the Ministry of Justice.
- Prohibition of Autonomous Security Guards: Only registered companies will be able to provide security services, eliminating the figure of the independent professional.
- Autonomy of the Federal Police: The Federal Police will supervise the companies in the sector, authorizing the use of firearms and monitoring the operation of the services.
- Exclusivity of Activities: Electronic monitoring by cameras and security for large events will be restricted to private security, with its own regulation.
Companies will also need to prove a minimum capital that varies between R$ 100 thousand and R$ 2 million, depending on the type of service offered, such as value transport or monitoring.
Impact on Security Guards
The formalization of up to 500 thousand professionals is one of the main promises of the new law.
According to Fenavist, this regularization not only improves working conditions but also reinforces public safety by ensuring greater control over the weapons used by security guards.
Experts highlight that the statute may also facilitate collaboration between private and public security, something essential at large-scale events.
Despite this, there are criticisms regarding the lack of restrictions on the use of weapons in sensitive locations, such as gas stations and schools.
“This could increase the circulation of weapons and raise the risks of diversion to organized crime,” warns André Zanetic, a researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP).
Rules for Companies
The changes are also significant for companies in the sector, which will have two to three years to comply with the new legislation. Among the new obligations, are:
- Authorization from the Federal Police: All companies will need a specific license to operate.
- Strict Registrations: Firearms and ammunition must be registered and kept in secure locations.
- Minimum Capital: The amount varies depending on the type of service, potentially reaching R$ 2 million.
Clandestine companies that do not comply may face severe penalties, including fines and up to three years in prison.
Criticisms and Challenges
Carolina Ricardo, executive director of the Sou da Paz Institute, draws attention to a specific concern: the lack of clarity on the use of controlled products, such as higher caliber firearms and explosives.
She also criticizes the absence of civil society representatives on the regulatory council of the sector. “Without popular participation, the risk of legal loopholes increases,” she points out.
André Zanetic also suggests that the statute should require a high school diploma as the minimum education for security guards.
According to him, this measure would raise the qualification standards of professionals, making the sector more efficient and secure.
A Landmark for the Sector
Despite the criticisms, the statute is widely celebrated as a significant advancement.
Jeferson Nazário, president of Fenavist, believes that the new rules will bring legal security for companies and benefit the market as a whole.
“With formalization, the sector gains credibility and can attract investments,” he highlights.
Over 100 thousand new jobs are expected to be created in activities such as electronic monitoring and event security, consolidating the role of private security as a fundamental pillar for the country’s economic development.
And Now?
The implementation of the new law will depend on efficient oversight by the Federal Police, as well as the engagement of companies and professionals in the sector.
With significant challenges ahead, the future of private security in Brazil seems promising but also surrounded by issues to be resolved.
Do you believe these changes will be enough to combat informality and increase security in the sector? Leave your opinion in the comments!
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