The Prime Minister (military police) arrested a man red-handed on Monday evening (23) in the city of San Pascual, in the municipality of Irineopolis, on the northern plateau of Santa Catarina. A man was arrested on charges of assaulting a woman after activating the Panic Button, a feature of the PMSC Cidadao app.

A woman activated a panic button and her ex-partner was arrested red-handed for domestic violence – Photo: PMSC/Disclosure/ND

Panic button technology, available to women in need of urgent protection measures, has played a decisive role in the development of the case. The tool uses geo-referencing to quickly locate prey, allowing for quick response. In the incident under consideration, the victim pressed a button, which allowed the police to arrive at the scene and detain the aggressor.

The victim, by pressing the button, reported that the former partner threatened her at home. The information provided allowed the police to locate the aggressor on the main road in the community of San Pascual. The man disobeyed orders to approach, which led to the gradual use of force and immobilization techniques to arrest him. Subsequently, he was taken to the civilian police station for trial.

Understand how the Catarina network and panic buttons work.

This case shows the importance of the Rede Catarina program based on the philosophy of contactless police. In addition, he highlights the value of the Panic Button, a tool integrated into the PMSC Cidadão app. When activated, this feature sends a direct report to the Copom (Military Police Operations Center), allowing local authorities to respond quickly and effectively.

The Panic Button is a vital tool for helping and supporting those who need immediate help in dangerous situations.