PF closes 12 clandestine private security services operating in ES

According to the Federal Police, Operation Legal X inspected a total of 14 establishments. After the inspection, 12 irregular private security services were identified, without the permission of the PF, which recorded the activities carried out and ended the service.

After registration, there may be a fine for both the individual, up to R$10,000, and the company that organized the activity, which can reach R$30,000. After this Thursday's operation, 64 irregular services have already been closed in Espírito Santo.

The regulation of the Private Security Statute (Law No. 14,967/2024), through Decree No. 13,012/2026, established that, since June 10, 2026, all Private Security companies and service providers need authorization from the Federal Police to carry out the activity.

This is because the Federal Police became responsible for investigating the criminal records of contractors, in addition to evaluating the psychological and physical capabilities of employees.

In addition to the termination of irregular activities, the legislation provides for formal punishment and the possibility of imposing fines.

The penalties apply to individuals or legal entities who organize, offer, hire, provide or execute private security services without authorization from the Federal Police.

*This content was produced by Tiago Taam, resident of the 29th Residency Course in Journalism at Rede Gazeta, under the guidance of Juirana Nobres.