Paris Police comprises a body of able and efficient police officers who ensure the safety as well as the security of the people. The police force of Paris are provided by the Prefecture of Police, which is under the Department of the National Police of France.
Some of the crucial services of the police of Paris are:
- Ensuring the security and safety of people as well as property in Paris: The19,000 trained police officers of Paris are capable of providing this essential service. It is their duty to function round the clock to combat all types of crime. In this manner nearly 2 million inhabitants of Paris can be rest assured that they are totally safe. It has been noted that in 2006 the crime rate of Paris fell by 1.2% and street crime reduced by 5.7 %.
- Enforcing safety and health rules: As the environment of any city influences the quality of life of its people, the police takes serious steps in protecting the environment and even reducing every kind of pollution in Paris. The police department carries out various inspections to reduce noise pollution and auto emissions. It also inspects hotels, function venues and other public buildings to make sure that they comply with health and safety regulations. In addition to these, it also inspects food stores and restaurants to monitor food safety.
- Management of mass events: Paris plays host to about 6,000 artistic, political, cultural and other events annually. Therefore, the Paris Police considers it as its duty to safeguard the citizens' right to freedom of expression, while ensuring peaceful demonstration.
- Management of crisis: The police force of Paris are well-equipped to deal with any form of hazard or disaster related to health, technology, weather, environment and more.
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It has a health safety headquarters and at times of crises it provides expert assistance. The defense department of Paris Police receives support from the different departments of the Government.
- Promotion of traffic safety: The police actively functions along with Paris City Council to manage the traffic of the city. From the control room, the police controls traffic lights and maintains the smooth flow of vehicles.
- Issuing of papers: Prefecture de Police issues every year, administrative documents like passports, ID cards, residence permits, driving licenses, vehicle registration documents and much more.
Paris police stations are popularly known as 'commissariat'. Each arrondisement or district has police stations to ensure the safety and security. These police stations are open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week to safeguard and assist the common people.
Police stations of the 1er arrondisement are located in La Villette, Belleville and Canal Saint Martin
2EME arrondisement police stations are in Opera and Grands Boulevards.
3EME arrondisement police stations are in Marais and Les Helles.
3EME arrondisement police stations are in Notre Dam and Quartier Latin.
The Perfecture de Police stations are in Notre Dame, Quartier Latin, Marais and Les Halles. These police stations are open from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm. On Fridays they are open from 8:30am to 4:15pm.
The services of the Paris Police are trusted and relied upon by the residents of the city.
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