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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SEMINAR, PART 5 - THE POLICE SYSTEM OF FRANCE

NCJ Number
40548
Author(s)
L DURIN
Date Published
1977
Length
0 pages
Annotation
FRENCH POLICE AUTHORITY PRESENTS OVERVIEW OF POLICE SYSTEMS IN FRANCE.
Abstract
THE SPEAKER DESCRIBED HOW THE NATIONAL POLICE FORCE WAS CREATED DURING THE 1968 MERGER WITH THE STATE POLICE. HE EXPLAINS THE SPECIALIZED UNITS AND DIVISIONS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THERE ARE ALSO REGIONAL BRANCHES. THE DUTIES OF THE UNIFORMED AND PLAINCLOTHES OFFICER ARE GIVEN. BRIGADES OR DIVISIONS OF THE FORCE INCLUDE THE JUVENILE, VICE, DRUG, AND ALIEN DIVISIONS. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AIR, FRONTIER, AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE ARE DESCRIBED. FOR RELATED INFORMATION, SEE NCJ-40544-40547....BDS