Peña, on the north coast of Santa Catarina, began on Tuesday (2nd) with armed guards at public schools. In total, 25 specialists will work in the municipal education network. Meanwhile, Itajai issued an invitation to hire armed guards in the schools.

Peña introduces armed guards in schools – Photo: Liandra Machado/Peña City Hall/Disclosure/ND

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On the first day of the armed guards in Peña, the professionals were led by a contract company along with a team from the Ministry of Education before starting work in the school units.

The mayor of Aquiles da Costa (MDB) also spoke to the team and stressed that the action meets the aspirations of the school community. “This measure brings relief to parents, students, teachers and all educators,” he says.

At that first moment, the contract was concluded on an emergency basis, for 90 days. The municipal administration must announce an open tender for a longer term surveillance contract.

Itajai

Meanwhile, Itajai published on Thursday (4) an invitation to bid for a company to carry out armed surveillance in schools. The winning company must provide 245 armed guards who will work in shifts in 121 training departments of the Municipal Network. The measure was approved by the city council with additional credit provided.

Itajai will have armed guards in all schools of the Municipal Education Network – Photo: Itajai City Hall/Reproduction/ND

Hiring includes 120 specialists for the morning shift (from 7:00 to 13:00), 120 people for the day shift (from 13:00 to 19:00) and 5 security guards for the night shift (from 18:00 to 24:00). ). The monthly cost estimate is 1.5 million reais and the initial contract will run for 12 months.

In addition to the labor force, the company must provide all the resources, materials and equipment necessary to provide services. The announcement was published in the Official Gazette of the Municipality.

The announcement also stipulates that guards must control and secure the entrances and exits of units, make rounds, identify people unfamiliar with the daily interaction of the unit, prevent unauthorized persons from entering, and take all precautions. and precautions to be taken when handling firearms.

“The announcement also stipulates that these guards must have a functional size and training in armed surveillance accredited by a federal police unit, as well as a set of criteria that confirm their ability to work in training units, which reinforces the municipality’s commitment to security. … for everyone, students, teachers, staff and society,” explains Itajai Public Security Minister Marcelo Shinkaruk Jr.