French Mayors Call for Greater Security Powers and Local Control

A CRSI study reveals widespread dissatisfaction among mayors over state support, with calls for arming municipal police, simplified surveillance measures, and more authority over population policies.

• 56% of French mayors report feeling abandoned by the state regarding security challenges, with concerns particularly acute in urban areas like Île-de-France.
• 62% of mayors support arming municipal police, while 74% advocate for simpler procedures to install surveillance cameras.
• 65% of mayors want expanded powers for municipal police, including the ability to conduct identity checks and searches.
• 93% of mayors demand notification if individuals flagged as security risks ('fiché S') reside in their municipalities.
• 89% of mayors seek approval rights over refugee resettlement, emphasizing a need for local input on population policies.

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