Frisks in Brazilian Law: a tool of criminal investigation or preventive policing?

Brazilian policemen perform frisks (patdowns) routinely, which are comprehended as part of urban preventive policing. The high number of frisks daily performed is justified by its alleged importance to control crime and make police visible. Nevertheless, by examining legislation and legal studies, t...

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Main Author: Gisela Aguiar Wanderley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Processual Penal 2017-10-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Direito Processual Penal
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Online Access:http://www.ibraspp.com.br/revista/index.php/RBDPP/article/view/96
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