The Policing Model Brazil - 1160 Words

The Policing Model Brazil In Brazil there are five different police enforcements, the federal police, he federal highway police, the federal railway police, the state military police and fire brigade, and the state civil police. Brazil police officers only have two main functions which is to keep order and to make sure laws are not broken. The Federal Police: The federal police main function is to investigate crimes that are against the federal government, to fight international drug trafficking, and terrorism, and are the immigration and border police as well. The Federal Highway Police: These officers main job is to combat crimes on Brazilian federal roads and highways. These officers control and all vehicular watch traffic. Federal†¦show more content†¦Such services include forensic laboratories, police information systems, identification, and advanced police training. Provincial: These officers are responsible for controlling the areas outside of municipalities and to make sure provincial law and the criminal code is carried out. Municipal: The Municipal police is the largest in Canada. These officers carry out all laws concerning their jurisdiction and criminal code. United States In the United States, there is no national force only Federal and local. The federal officers handle violations of federal law that is in their particular jurisdiction. The local police handles specific crimes within their jurisdiction. The Judicial structure and the corrections System Brazil: In Brazil is represented by common law. Their justice system depends on Roman codes and federal legislative forces. Brazil has a judicial review. The judges has the option of ignoring the constitution in some cases. Brazil criminal law system use an adversary system. Unconstitutionally evidence is thrown out of court. There is a court in every state. The state courts handle most types of crimes except federal crimes, which will be heard in federal court. In a trial, the complaint must be accepted by the judge first. Then the judge will