Brazil wants to use World Cup security model to curb fan violence in local matches
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Brazilian government officials say the security model used for the upcoming World Cup should be implemented in local matches to reduce fan violence.
The announcement comes less than a week after hundreds of rival fans fought inside a stadium in the final round of the Brazilian league. Police used rubber bullets and an injured fan was airlifted to a hospital.
After a meeting in Brasilia on Thursday, high-level government officials say the World Cup security plan successfully tested in the Confederations Cup should be used for local competitions.
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The plan includes an integrated intelligence service and security control centers inside stadiums.
The officials say other efforts to reduce violence will be discussed by a working group before the end of the year.