VOICED: Rio police make fresh bid to pacify city's favelas

The video discusses the new branch of Rio de Janeiro's police force, aiming to establish a permanent presence in the city's favelas to bring law and order. Unlike previous operations, this strategy focuses on community policing to protect slum dwellers. Despite facing resistance from drug gangs, the police are working to change their violent image and regain public trust. The video highlights the challenges and progress in this initiative, noting the need to overcome the police's reputation for unlawful executions and to convince the public of the strategy's success.

What are some of the public's perceptions regarding the new police strategy?

What steps do authorities need to take to gain public trust in their operations?