Governor Cláudio Castro (PL) issued a decree published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday (29/07), establishing the creation of the Integrated Public Security System (SISP) in the State of Rio de Janeiro. This initiative marks a significant shift in how public security data will be managed in the state. The newly instituted governance system will serve as the sole foundation for collecting, organizing, distributing, and integrating information generated by Rio de Janeiro’s police forces. It also opens the possibility for participation by institutions from the broader Criminal Justice System. With this move, the state aims to modernize and streamline its security infrastructure, aligning itself with national guidelines for integrated law enforcement data systems.
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Data Sharing
The decree mandates that the Civil Police, Military Police, and other security-related agencies must share their operational data with SISP. All existing databases will need to be migrated to the new platform, centralizing information flow and eliminating duplication. Additionally, the creation of any alternative or parallel unified system for registering or consulting public security information is expressly prohibited. The goal is to enhance operational transparency, eliminate data silos, and promote efficiency across institutions involved in law enforcement and public security.
Objective
According to the decree, the objective is to speed up citizen service, enable more integrated police action, and use data to support public security policies. The system will be managed by the State Secretariat of Public Security (Sesp), with technical support from the Information and Communication Technology Center (Proderj), an agency under the Secretariat of Digital Transformation. The integration follows the guidelines of the National Public Security Plan and the Organic Law of the Civil and Military Police, which recommend data unification and governance as part of modernizing public security.
Coordination and Deadlines
To implement the new system, a SISP General Coordination Office has been created within the State Secretariat of Public Security, without increasing expenses. This office will oversee the system’s technical management, strategic planning, access audits, training campaigns, and coordination with other institutions. The Secretariat of Security may also establish agreements with external entities whose databases serve the interests of state public security.
The Last
According to the State Secretary of Public Security, Victor César dos Santos, Rio de Janeiro was the only state without a SISP. All other states already have one. Currently, according to the secretary, information sharing among police officers is slow and bureaucratic. Sources from the Military Police and Civil Police reported that there was no alignment meeting between the parties before the decree was issued. These sources also expressed concerns about other agencies gaining access to sensitive information, such as confidential investigations.
Analysis:
The creation of the Integrated Public Security System (SISP) in Rio de Janeiro marks a long-overdue and necessary step toward improving information management among the state’s security forces. Until now, Rio was the only Brazilian state without a unified data platform in this area—an institutional gap that often resulted in duplicated efforts, coordination failures, and limited strategic planning. Experts argue that integrated information systems are among the most effective tools for aligning the work of different law enforcement agencies, allowing all actors to access the same information in real time.
However, the success of SISP will depend on both its technical capacity and the political will to make it effective. The lack of prior coordination meetings between police institutions and concerns about access to sensitive data reveal structural and cultural challenges. Moving forward, the initiative will require not only investment in infrastructure and training but also a strong commitment to transparency, secure data sharing, and genuine inter-agency cooperation.
