Although this was written in 2011, this is still a big step for Brasil. The national police have a history of being violent and overbearing. This is interesting! I'm wondering how this complimented the Pacification of the Favelas (UPP).

http://www.tdh.ch/en/news/brazil-policemen-trained-on-conflict-reso...

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/24/brazil-army-rio-slums-...