Chief of Police Kelly: Professionalism and Challenge in Suzano Massacre
Discover the strength and resilience of Chief of Police Kelly Cristina Sacchetto as she faced one of the most critical moments of her career.
Chief of Police Kelly Cristina Sacchetto shares her personal and professional experience during the tragic school massacre in Suzano. She reveals the challenges of maintaining calm and professionalism amidst chaos, leading her team, and seeking answers in a scenario of pain and urgency. This is a lesson in female leadership strength during moments of extreme pressure.
On Donas da Voz, Chief of Police Kelly Cristina Sacchetto shared a powerful account of one of the most challenging moments in her career: the Suzano school massacre. At the time, she was serving as the sectional chief of Mogi das Cruzes and had to confront an extremely grave situation with exemplary agility and emotional control.
Arrival into Chaos: The Scene in Suzano
When the news arrived that "something was happening at a school in Suzano," Chief of Police Kelly didn't hesitate. Upon reaching the location, the scene was one of complete chaos: the city isolated, police everywhere, desperate mothers and fathers seeking information about their children, and many teenagers in a state of panic. The tragedy had just occurred, and the urgency for a response was palpable.
The Cloak of Professionalism: Overcoming Emotion
Amidst so much pain and despair, Chief of Police Kelly had to make a difficult but essential decision for her role. "I had to shed that persona and put on, as we say, the cloak of professionalism," she explained. There was no room for personal emotion to take over; her duty was to act as a true leader. It was necessary to manage the "homicide scene," confronting the bodies and the worst aspects of that context, always maintaining focus on the investigation and order.
Leadership and Response: Immediate Challenges
At the epicenter of the crisis, Chief of Police Kelly's leadership was fundamental. She had to command all the police officers from the Mogi sectional, including those off-duty who reported in, and divide tasks so that each could fulfill their assignment. The primary objective was to understand what had happened to provide an answer to society. The challenge was even greater because the perpetrators of the attack were already deceased, making the immediate collection of direct information difficult.
Chief of Police Kelly's experience highlights the importance of resilience and professionalism in extreme situations. Her ability to lead under pressure and separate emotion from duty is an inspiration for all women seeking excellence and strength in their careers.