GENERATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MILITARY POLICE-PMMS, BRAZIL: A DIAGNOSIS OF THE 1ST BPMA STAFF

The modernization of public institutions, especially those linked to public safety and environmental protection, requires the adoption of new technologies, innovative management methods, and ongoing training of their personnel. This article analyzes the generational and technological challenges faced by the 1st Environmental Military Police Battalion of Mato Grosso do Sul, analyzing how the aging of the force and educational background influence institutionalmodernization and the incorporation of technologies applied to environmental enforcement. The objective of this study is to assess the age profile, length of service, and educational background of police officers, assessing how these variables influence the force's ability to adopt technological innovations. The hypothesis is that the aforementioned variables influence the modernization and incorporation of technologies. The analyses were conducted using a quantitative and qualitative, descriptive, and bibliographical methodological approach, based on a census of data from the Personnel Control System (SICOE) of the Mato Grosso do Sul Military Police (PMMS), processed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that most police officers are over 50 years old, have basic educational qualifications, insufficient familiarity with digital tools, are overloaded, and there is a lack of continuity in the unit's innovation initiatives. The conclusion is that the unit needs to be modernized and its workforce restructured, while also valuing continuing technical training and overcoming generational barriers, in accordance with the PMMS Strategic Plan (2023–2026), aiming to ensure more efficient, sustainable, and technically qualified environmental protection. Key-words: Environmental Police; Technological Innovation; Police Workforce; Professional Training.