In 1566, the first police investigator of Rio de Janeiro was recruited. By the 17th century, most captaincies already had local units with law enforcement functions. On July 9, 1775 a Cavalry Regiment was created in the state of Minas Gerais for maintaining law and order. In 1808, the Portuguese royal family relocated to Brazil, because of the French invasion of Portugal. King João VI established the "Intendência Geral de Polícia" (General Police Intendancy) for investigations. He also created a Royal Police Guard for Rio de Janeiro in 1809. In 1831, after independence, each province started organizing its local "military police", with order maintenance tasks. The Federal Railroad Police was created in 1852. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Rio get its first police investigator? ANS1 1566 QSN2 How had the Rio police grown by the 17th century? ANS2 most captaincies already had local units with law enforcement functions QSN3 When did Minas Gerais get a cavalry regiment? ANS3 July 9, 1775 QSN4 Where did the Portuguese royal family move in 1808? ANS4 Brazil QSN5 Who invaded Portugal in 1808? ANS5 French