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Why Is the Police Number 190? Know the Story Behind It
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Before 1980, contacting the police in Brazil was a complex and bureaucratic task. Each state used a different number, which made the process slow and often expensive. It was in São Paulo that the situation began to change, with the introduction of the 190 code. The collaboration between the Military Police and Telesp was crucial in implementing the country's first standardized and free emergency service. This advancement not only made contacting…
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