A Utilização Do Cão Policial Como Instrumento De Menor Potencial Ofensivo

The central objective of this research focused on the importance of the police dog as a less-lethal instrument. To this end, conceptual and legal aspects of less-lethal instruments were observed, as well as analyzing the dog as a less-lethal instrument. From this perspective, the importance of this scientific research for society is recognized, since the role of the military police officer for the community is very broad, ranging from the conception centered on the preservation of public order. Qualitative research was used as a methodological tool, through bibliographic research in articles, books, and journals related to the thematic area addressed. The bibliographic results reveal that, in the police forces, the dog is an extremely effective tool due to its various qualities and functions in fighting crime. Among these, dogs have abilities that humans do not possess; dogs are more necessary. Due to the categorical results that dogs showed in public safety activities, there arose a desire for Brazilian security forces to use dogs as a tool to better contribute to policing activities.