A Rio de Janeiro College issued a statement, last Wednesday (26), asking the parents and guardians that guide your children to go home directly after classes . The measure was taken in response to recent incidents of assault near the institution.
The statement sent by the MetaVeverse College reinforces the school’s concern with student safety, asking for families to ensure that students move with peace and security.
The school highlights the importance of avoiding agglomerations and places with great circulation of people, especially in areas close to the institution. See the content of the message:
Dear parents and guardians,
I hope everyone is fine.We would like to report that we recently became aware of assault incidents near our school. We know that the safety of our students is a priority for all of us, so we want to reinforce the importance of surveillance and guidance on the trip home.
We kindly ask you to talk to your children about the importance of going home directly after classes, avoiding staying for long periods on the street or at crowding points, especially across the street, where the circulation of people can be higher and, consequently, the risk as well.
The safety of our students is a shared responsibility, and everyone’s collaboration is critical to ensuring that they can move with tranquility and safety. We count on your understanding and support to maintain our school environment and the surroundings safer.
If you have any questions or want to share information about specific situations, we are available to listen and collaborate.
Rafaella Frutuoso – Pedagogical Coordinator
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In a note, the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ) He said the 2nd BPM (Botafogo) has increased policing in Laranjeiras and Flamengo, conducting approaches to suspicious citizens and working in conjunction with the police station to identify criminals. The Battalion maintains contact with local residents and leaders associations through meetings and applications. In addition, the neighborhood has regular vehicles and rounds. To combat crimes, the 2nd BPM created a motorcycle motorcycle motorcycle for more dynamic policing.
The report sought the Institute of Public Security of Rio de Janeiro (ISP-RJ) To understand if there is statistical record about increased theft in the region, but has not yet obtained answers.
In the ISP crime panel, the Rio metropolitan region recorded a 9% increase in pedestrian thefts, compared between January 2024 and 2025. This is the most up -to -date data available on the platform.
Sought by CNN the college confirmed reports of recent robberies near the school. In a statement, the entity says it is “in contact with public security agencies, sharing information and requesting periodic rounds to curb criminal actions in the immediate vicinity.”
See the full note:
“We have recently been informed of assault incidents near our school. As a result, we would like to clarify the measures we are adopting to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
1. Guidance on families: We ask parents and guardians to talk to their children about the importance of going home directly after classes, avoiding staying at crowding points, especially in places where the flow of people is larger.
2. Dialogue with local authorities: We are in contact with public security agencies, sharing information and requesting periodic rounds to curb criminal actions in the immediate vicinity.
3. Collaboration of the entire school community: We reinforce that security is a shared responsibility. We encourage any suspicious situation to be reported immediately to the college administration or the competent authorities.
4. Customer Channel: We maintain an open communication channel so that parents, students and guardians can ask questions, report occurrences and share concerns, thus contributing to a safer school environment.
The MetaVeverse College reaffirms its unshakable commitment to the safety and well-being of its students. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and work together with all involved to ensure a safe and welcoming school environment. ”
This content was originally published in RJ: College tells students to “go straight home” after robberies in the neighborhood on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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