DA (IN)EXIGIBILIDADE DE EXAMES PSICOLÓGICOS PERIÓDICOS PARA POLICIAIS MILITARES

Abstract

Military police work is characterized by high physical and psychological demands, with professionals constantly exposed to situations of stress, risk, and violence. In this context, mental health becomes a determining factor both for the performance of duties and for the preservation of individual and collective well-being. This study aims to analyze the importance of legislation on periodic psychological examinations for military police officers, identifying its impacts on mental health, professional performance, and public safety. To this end, a literature review was conducted based on national studies addressing the psychosocial challenges of the career, the legal aspects of psychological examinations in public service, and the relevance of periodic assessments for these professionals. The results demonstrate that, although psychological assessment is mandatory upon entry into the career, the lack of regulation regarding its periodic application generates negative consequences, such as increased rates of mental illness, losses to the force, and social repercussions on the relationship between the police and the community. It was also found that the mandatory implementation of periodic psychological exams can act as a prevention tool, enabling early detection of disorders, promoting quality of life, and valuing military police officers. It is concluded that uniform regulation and effective implementation of this measure are essential to strengthen public safety institutions and build a more humane, safe, and efficient work environment.