PUBLIC SECURITY IN AMAZONAS: CHALLENGES OF LEGAL PLURALISM AND INTERCULTURAL TRAINING

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the extent to which police training in the State of Amazonas prepares officers to act legitimately and effectively in Indigenous intercultural contexts. The study adopts a qualitative, exploratory approach, based on a structured literature review, documentary analysis, and data processing through content analysis. The review was organized in an adapted form according to the PRISMA model and covered publications from 2022 to 2026, identified through SciSpace, Google Scholar, and the Institutional Repository of the State University of Amazonas. The final corpus consisted of eight studies, complemented by normative and institutional documents related to police training, Indigenous peoples’ rights, and state action in intercultural territories. The results indicate that, although there have been advances in the inclusion of human rights content and in the updating of training processes, limitations remain regarding specific intercultural training, continuing education, and the existence of operational protocols appropriate for police work in Indigenous territories. It is concluded that these limitations are related to difficulties in conflict mediation, the establishment of institutional trust, and the adaptation of state action to the social, cultural, and territorial characteristics of Amazonas.