A formação sobre políticas de drogas na Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal

Abstract

This article analyzes the training of military police officers in the Federal District (PMDF) regarding drug policies, in a context in which the federal capital presents high rates of drug experimentation among young people. Although the institution has a curriculum aligned with human rights principles, the central research problem lies in the fact that specific instruction on drugs is still addressed mainly from legal-criminal and medico-legal perspectives, with limited pedagogical, sociological, and public health approaches. Accordingly, the objective is to investigate the educational structure of the institution’s training courses, assessing how this gap affects the effectiveness of preventive policing and the occupational health of police officers. The study adopts a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive approach, based on an extensive literature review and documentary analysis of internal regulations, such as the Basic Course Plan (PLADIS) and course syllabi, combined with recent statistical data. The expected results indicate that, despite notable institutional advances, a multidisciplinary improvement in drug-related education is necessary. It is concluded that integrating knowledge from Criminology, Psychology, and Public Health into police training is an appropriate path to protect both society and police officers.