consulates are generally not specialized in offering legal advice, investigate the crime that led to the arrest, pay for any legal or other costs, push for release, or prevent a person from being deported - we have also included a list of foreign consulates operating in rio de janeiro, with addresses and contact information.

there are different law enforcers in the city of rio de janeiro, with different objectives and focusing on several issues including civil, military, federal, and road matters - each division has its particular title and can only address problems within their area.

below we have a described each of the forces that can be found in the city and state of rio de janeiro, along with a description of what they are in charge of and how they can assist the general public - in the emergency section we provide more details about the various task forces operating in rio and there contact information.