PMPA celebrates 207 years with a civic-military ceremony in Belém
The State's Deputy Governor, Hana Ghassan, attended the ceremony, during which the "Colonel Fontoura" medal was awarded to military and civilians who contributed to the valorization of the corporation
The Military Police of Pará (PMPA) celebrated its 207 years of establishment on this Thursday (25) with a civic-military ceremony held in front of the headquarters of the Special Missions Command (CME), in the Cremação neighborhood of Belém. The program included the presence of Deputy Governor Hana Ghassan, the PMPA's General Commander, Colonel Sérgio Ricardo Neves de Almeida, as well as various civil and military authorities. On this occasion, the "Colonel Fontoura" medal was awarded to military and civilians who contributed to the valorization of the corporation. In total, 47 officers were promoted, 963 enlisted personnel were elevated in rank, and civilians also received honors.
The event was marked by tributes, promotions, and a grand military parade.
The PMPA highlighted, during the ceremony, its trajectory of services rendered to the society of Pará and its permanent commitment to public safety.
The PMPA's General Commander, Colonel Sérgio Ricardo Neves de Almeida, emphasized the significance of the date for the history of the corporation: "Today is one of the happiest days of my life. We celebrate September 25, the official date of the Military Police of Pará, a milestone of our identity and tradition. Since 1818, our mission has been to ensure the order and tranquility of the population, always with discipline and dedication. Over 207 years, the PMPA has been present in decisive moments of the history of Brazil and Pará. Today we recognize our promoted officers and enlisted personnel, as well as those honored with the Colonel Fontoura Medal, distinctions that ennoble our uniform. We have made progress in reducing crime, in training our troops, and in our presence in all 144 municipalities."
Deputy Governor Hana Ghassan highlighted the presence and importance of the Military Police in the daily lives of the population: "We are very happy to be celebrating the 207 years of the Military Police, and on the day of the celebration, the State is also promoting more than a thousand military police officers. Public safety, not only in the State of Pará but throughout Brazil and the world, is a great challenge, but the State of Pará, our police, is getting stronger, with investments being made by the State Government in technology, training, and especially investments in human resources, which is important for us to strengthen our society. May we strengthen the Military Police every day. The development of our State depends on public safety. So today is a day of celebration, a day to congratulate our Military Police. Long live the State of Pará, long live Brazil, and let us continue fighting every day for more security for our State and our population. The COP is coming, and we know that safety comes first."
Now with the new rank of lieutenant colonel, military Katia Chaves was moved when speaking about her promotion: "It is an immense satisfaction, a recognition of my work. We have few women officers at the rank of lieutenant colonel, so I hope to continue contributing even more to our corporation, which is a corporation that we have learned to love. I promise to work with honesty, care, and competence to be a mirror, a reference for the others who are coming in."
With 35 years of military career, 2nd Sergeant Jucelino Ribeiro celebrated the honor received: "This tribute elevates my self-esteem even more, as it recognizes the work I did when I was active and also now, in reserve. Receiving this medal represents great value, not only for my professional life but also for my family, who has always been by my side in this journey. I dedicate this achievement especially to my mother, who is now 87 years old.
In the audience, retiree Maria Suely da Silva followed every moment of the ceremony and stated that she always makes a point of attending the event. She commented on the highlight of the celebration: "I think it's very beautiful. I watch everything. Whenever I can, I come. I really like to see everything, to see them parade, but what I like the most is the band and the animals, the horses, it's all very cool, seeing our police is very beautiful."
With more than two centuries of existence, the Military Police of Pará remains a historical and strategic reference in public safety, consolidating itself as one of the most traditional institutions in the country.
