Saint-Denis: Wave of resignations in the municipal police force following the arrival of the LFI mayor

In Saint-Denis, tensions have risen sharply within the municipal police force since the election of LFI mayor Bally Bagayoko. According to several sources verified by Entrevue magazine, nearly 90 of the city's 140 officers have already begun the process of leaving their posts, applying to other municipalities. This mass exodus could quickly disrupt the service.

These transfer requests, often submitted discreetly, are only made official once a position has been secured elsewhere, suggesting a series of imminent departures. The unease also extends to the higher ranks: the head of the municipal police is reportedly leaving, as is his deputy. Several middle managers are also following suit, including those in charge of video surveillance and the motorized unit.

At the root of this crisis is the new mayor's stated intention to gradually disarm the municipal police, starting with the removal of their less-lethal launchers. This policy has sparked serious concern among officers, who denounce a weakening of their means of action in an already tense security climate.

This political choice, emblematic of certain LFI municipalities, now appears to be a trigger for a loss of internal confidence. Several cities have already received applications from employees wishing to leave, taking advantage of opportunities elsewhere where working conditions are considered more stable.

Ultimately, a real risk of disorganization hangs over local security in Saint-Denis. Between a series of departures and uncertainties about future directions, the municipality could find itself facing an unprecedented shortage of municipal police officers, at the very moment when expectations regarding security remain particularly high.