"The return of the controversial paid bonus, eliminated years ago due to civil society pressure, comes at a time when Rio has its lowest police lethality rates in a decade. The paid bonus was introduced in a bill reforming the career path of civil police officers, who focus mainly on investigations rather than street patrols. Under the law, officers could receive a bonus of 10% to 150% of their salary for seizing high-caliber or restricted-use weapons and neutralizing criminals, according to O Globo."
"The Attorney General's Office has recommended that the governor veto the controversial clause on two grounds: it is unconstitutional and violates the fundamental right to public safety. Supporters of the Wild West bonus argue that it rewards officers who risk their lives to fight crime. Human Rights Watch, however, says the bill encourages lethal force and is a recipe for more brutality and impunity."
Governor Claudio Castro can veto a law reinstating the gratificação faroeste, a paid bonus for civil police who kill criminals or seize high-caliber weapons. The bonus, used in the 1990s, would award officers 10% to 150% of salary for seizing restricted weapons or neutralizing criminals. The state assembly approved the measure on September 23 by 45–17. The Attorney General's Office recommended vetoing the clause as unconstitutional and violating the right to public safety. Supporters say the bonus rewards officers who risk their lives. Human Rights Watch warns the measure encourages lethal force, brutality, and impunity.
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