PM of Pará honors military police officers at Mother's Day event
With increasing participation, women now represent 30% of those approved in PMPA competitions and gain recognition for the dedication of women who balance motherhood with the mission of serving society
Having served in the Military Police of Pará for ten years, Corporal Larissa Gaia is also the mother of little Carlos Gabriel, who is seven years old. On the morning of this Thursday (8), she was one of the honorees at the Mother's Day event held by the corporation, and spoke about the challenges and strength of balancing motherhood with military life.
"For me, it is a great recognition, because being a mother and a military police officer is like a priesthood. It is a sacrifice every day to leave our child at home, go into combat, to patrolling. We go to work with a heavy heart, but always seeking to give our best for society and for the institution," said Larissa proudly. "Being recognized is also important for our children, because they see us as heroines. My son is very proud of me, and I want to honor this uniform and his love."
The celebration took place at the General Command of the PM, in Belém, and brought together dozens of military women. Among them was Captain Jéssica Jodan, with 11 years of service and mother of a four-year-old girl. "It is a special moment. We take the opportunity to see colleagues and reflect on our role in the corporation. It was a joyful morning, with words of faith, affection, and recognition. I felt very honored," she highlighted.
The general commander of PMPA, Colonel Dilson Júnior, also paid tribute to the mothers of the corporation, recognizing the daily effort of women who act with firmness and empathy. "Good daughters will certainly be good mothers. The mission of being a mother is already great in itself, and being a mother within our profession is an even nobler mission. Congratulations to all of you who protect and also care with love," declared the commander.
He also highlighted the advancement of female participation in the institution. Currently, about 10% of the personnel of the Military Police of Pará is composed of women, but this scenario is changing. "In the most recent competitions for the officer training course (CFO) and for enlisted personnel (CFP), approximately 30% of those approved are women. This shows a significant and positive change. Women bring with them a sense of empathy, sensitivity, and sweetness, along with the firmness that is inherent to our profession. This feminine perspective further qualifies our work," stated the Colonel.
The program included raffles, messages of faith, moments of relaxation, and gratitude to military mothers in the 144 municipalities of the state. The ceremony reinforced the commitment of the Military Police of Pará to valuing women who act with courage and dedication, both in and out of uniform.
