The pedagogical dimension of the municipal guard’s school patrol: what some research studies reveal

Abstract

Lorem This study aims to analyze the landscape of scientific research on the work of Municipal Guard School Patrol units in educational settings, with particular attention to approaches that address their potential pedagogical dimensions. This qualitative, documentary study, conducted as a state-of-the-art review, involved a survey of scientific literature on the topic. Initially, articles indexed in the Journals Portal of the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) were examined, and the search was subsequently expanded to include doctoral dissertations and master's theses. The analytical corpus consisted of five articles and one master's thesis. The results indicate that academic research on the topic remains limited, with a predominance of approaches related to public security, violence prevention, maintenance of order, and conflict mediation. Although some studies present evidence of dialogue, closer engagement with the school community, relationship-building, and a culture of peace, these dimensions generally appear as secondary aspects. Thus, a theoretical and empirical gap remains in understanding the actions of Municipal Guard School Patrol units as educational and pedagogical practices, highlighting the need to foster greater dialogue between the fields of Education and Public Security.