increased security for Christmas

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During the holidays, encountering law enforcement is common in public spaces. At the Le Havre Christmas market, their presence is reassuring. “I feel safe knowing that they come and go like that. I find it reassuring“, explains a passerby. Christmas masses will also be the center of attention.

With the Vigipirate system at the Urgence Attentat stage, efforts are being maintained on the security of places of worship. “We are in contact to prepare this event with the diocese and with the town halls, to be able to know the masses which will be given with their times and their attendance, therefore present but discreet“, indicates Commissioner Desarmagnac, head of the local public security service in Le Havre.

Police officers will therefore be traveling by car and on foot to protect the public. “It’s not normal, it should be free, but considering the dangers that have lasted for decades, it’s very useful“, insists a local resident. Tuesday December 23the director general of the national police also asked the police to pay particular attention to vehicles parked near places of worship or gatherings.