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France Mobilizes International Support for Paris Olympics Security

In response to heightened security concerns, France seeks over 2,000 foreign police officers and military personnel for the summer Games.

  • France has requested over 2,000 police officers from 46 countries to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, amid heightened security concerns.
  • Poland has confirmed it will send soldiers to the Paris Games, including dog handlers specialized in explosives detection.
  • The French government has increased its security alert to the highest level following a deadly attack in Moscow claimed by the Islamic State.
  • Up to 45,000 French police and gendarmes, along with 18,000 troops, will be deployed daily during the Olympics.
  • The opening ceremony will feature a unique boat parade along the Seine River, drawing significant security attention and crowds.
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