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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a police officer in São Paulo? Here at the Academia de Polícia “Dr. Coriolano Nogueira Cobra,” or Acadepol as it’s known, we unveil those secrets. This institution isn’t just a building; it’s the heart of law enforcement training in São Paulo. The Academia de Polícia traces its roots back to 1924, when the first police school was established by law. The current building, nestled within the Cidade Universitária, was inaugurated in 1970. But the story goes back even further, to 1913, when Dr. Rudolph Archibald Reiss gave the very first technical-professional lesson for police training. The Academia de Polícia stands as a testament to that legacy, a place where history and modern policing techniques intertwine. Today, the Academia de Polícia has grown to become a departmental-level institution. Its main campus, Campus I, resides here in the Cidade Universitária. It even boasts a second campus, Campus II, located in Mogi das Cruzes. The Academia de Polícia plays a crucial role. It’s responsible for public entrance exams, training new recruits, and offering continuing education courses for active police officers. The training covers everything from basic police procedures to specialized areas like criminalistics, criminology, forensic medicine, administrative police, and judiciary police. The institution also manages the selection process for professors and oversees the publication of “Arquivos da Polícia Civil de São Paulo,” a prestigious journal. The Academia de Polícia isn’t just about training. It also houses a museum, a treasure trove of artifacts and documents that tell the story of São Paulo’s police force. Imagine holding a piece of history, a document from 1845, within these walls. It’s a remarkable collection, showcasing instruments, devices, objects, and documents linked to police activities, crimes, and police education. Stepping into the Academia de Polícia is like stepping into a time capsule, connecting you to the very essence of law enforcement in São Paulo.

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