Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro State
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro State (Portuguese: Polícia Civil do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) is the police force responsible for criminal investigations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Formed in 1808, it is subordinated to the state government and directed by a Chief of Police, chosen by the state's Governor.
| Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro State Polícia Civil do Estado do Rio de Janeiro | |
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Coat of Arms | |
| Abbreviation | PCRJ |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1808 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Size | 43,696.1 km2 |
| Population | 16,231,365 (2012) |
| Legal jurisdiction | State of Rio de Janeiro |
| Governing body | Rio de Janeiro State Government |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Official website (in Portuguese) | |
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