as a quick reference, the emergency numbers to remember are 190 for the police, 192 for an ambulance, and 193 for the fire department - all can be dialed for free via public phones.  for those who are interested in up-to-date crime statistics, this government page maintained by the secretaria de estado de segurança - seseg regularly publishes data, statistics, and articles.

similarly, the laboratorio de análise da violência also publishes studies on crime and public safety policies.

several private and non-for-profit organizations, such as rio de paz (rio of peace) have been created to aid in the reduction of crime and violence, successfully contributing to a much safer, enjoyable rio de janeiro.