8,000 more police to be recruited

Connexion journalist

Published wednesday 30 May 2018 - 15:00 Last updated wednesday 30 May 2018 - 15:00

Police chiefs have launched a recruitment drive for 8,000 new officers over four years to cover retirements and the creation of the police du quotidien community police. Candidates must be aged 18-35 and French.

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More than 11% of TER services are delayed, with France coming in behind Germany and Italy

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