its regret that the Brazilian camera operator died during the raid. Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism said the authorities should be responsible for protecting journalists who cover their operations. The union of journalists, however, blamed TV Band: "Bullet-proof vests are not safe against the weapons used by the drug traffickers and police," said the union's leader. Reporters Without Borders said, "Security policy feeds on media coverage and this dependence is fraught with risks for journalists working in the favelas, where some of them also live. The security of all concerned – journalists, witnesses and residents – takes priority over a results-based culture or a drive for image." Awards 2009 Vladimir Herzog Award (Vladimir Herzog de Anistia e Direitos Humanos) for a TV Documentary about murders in northern Brazil. References External links Memorial website 1965 births 2011 deaths Brazilian television journalists Crime journalists Journalists killed in Brazil Writers from Rio de Janeiro (city) Murdered journalists