Restrições jurídicas à atuação policial: consequências práticas da limitação do uso da força

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis aims to analyze the practical consequences of the legal restrictions imposed on the actions of law enforcement officers in Brazil, particularly regarding the use of force and the exercise of the right to self-defense. The research assumes that police activity, although essential for maintaining public order and protecting society, is surrounded by normative limitations that, when applied too rigidly, may hinder operational efficiency and the officers’ own safety. The methodology adopted is qualitative, with a theoretical-descriptive approach and a deductive method, based on legal doctrine, legislation, and jurisprudence. The study also includes an analysis of the real case known as Operation Território Seguro, carried out in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, and an international comparison with the zero tolerance policy applied in the United States, in order to demonstrate how different legal systems regulate the limits and permissions of police activity. It is concluded that the effectiveness of public security depends on a balance between legal control and operational autonomy of law enforcement, ensuring the legality of actions without undermining social protection and public order.