 Hardened by their harsh work and living conditions, the RFB men engaged in acts of violence against the police and the political rivals who tried to disrupt rallies.Numerous events ended in mass brawls between the police and the RFB, leaving injured on both sides and in some cases dead.Arrested RFB members could depend on the for legal support and also, in case of sentencing to prison, for financial support of their families while they were unable to work.