A Utilização do Spray de Pimenta no Policiamento de Primeira Malha da Polícia Militar do Amazonas

The present study proposes to discuss the applicability and efficiency of pepper spray utilization by military police officers who act as first responders (first-line policing) in the state of Amazonas. The central object of the research is to examine this technology as a control tool in daily conflict situations encountered during police service. The importance of adopting less-lethal technologies is highlighted as a crucial measure to reduce lethality in police operations, offering a proportional alternative to the use of lethal force, according to existing literature in the area. The employed methodology is qualitative and exploratory, focusing on technical, legal, and operational aspects. It utilizes a bibliographic review and documentary analysis of incident reports, training manuals, and internal regulations of the corporation in Amazonas. The qualitative data investigation will be conducted through content analysis. The expected results will contribute to the field of public security, offering new insights for public policy formulation and training, promoting safer, more efficient, and humanized police practices.