Civil Police of Maranhão begins Operation Virtue 2026 to combat violence against the elderly Disclosure/Maranhão Civil Police The Civil Police of Maranhão began, on Monday (15), the actions of Operation Virtue 2026, which aims to combat crimes against the elderly population and reinforce the protection of the rights of this group. The mobilization takes place until June 29th and is coordinated nationally by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The operation will include stages of police action, in addition to awareness and education actions to alert society about the importance of full protection for elderly people. 📱Download the g1 app to see MA news in real time and for free In Maranhão, the initiative seeks to combat crimes such as mistreatment, physical and psychological violence, abandonment, negligence, financial exploitation and other violations of rights against the elderly. During the operation, Civil Police teams will take steps to investigate complaints, including anonymous ones, about possible cases of violence or vulnerable situations. Actions include visits, information gathering and investigations that can assist in opening or advancing police procedures. Now on g1 Educational and preventive activities will also be carried out in schools and institutions linked to the cause of elderly people. In addition, people involved in incidents may be called to provide clarification at police stations. The measure aims to contribute to investigations and enable the criminal liability of those involved. The Civil Police of Maranhão states that the protection of elderly people is a priority and reinforces the importance of society's participation through complaints. Cases of violence, abandonment or any violation of rights must be reported to the authorities so that the necessary measures can be adopted. With Operation Virtue 2026, the Civil Police reaffirms its commitment to defending the dignity, safety and respect of the elderly in Maranhão. Reporting channels Dial 100 Dial 181