Have you ever wondered how security works in rural and peri-urban areas? Well, President Emmanuel Macron recently unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen the presence of the gendarmerie in these regions.
During a visit to Lot-et-Garonne, Macron announced the creation of 238 new gendarmerie brigades by 2027. The initiative follows a campaign promise to address growing security concerns in rural and peri-urban areas.
Of these 238 brigades, 93 will be fixed brigades, while the other 145 will be mobile brigades, capable of moving to remote rural locations. This approach aims to bridge the gap between the police and the population in these regions, where the feeling of isolation and neglect is often palpable.
President Macron highlighted the evolution of forms of delinquency in these areas, requiring an adapted security strategy. The concentration of law enforcement in large cities does not work to prevent rural crime, hence the decision to establish specific gendarmerie brigades.
These new brigades represent around 2,100 gendarme positions, part of the broader framework of the creation of 8,500 positions within the police by the end of the five-year term. This shows the government’s commitment to strengthening security across the country and responding to citizens’ concerns.
This initiative comes at a crucial time, as France has experienced urban violence recently and is also preparing to host the Olympic Games. By emphasizing security outside major cities, the government hopes to ensure peace and security for its citizens.
The creation of these new gendarmerie brigades is an important step towards better security in rural and peri-urban areas. This shows the importance given to these often neglected regions in terms of security. Hopefully this initiative will provide the sense of protection and trust that these communities need.