France has lowered its terrorism threat alert level Alert level was temporarily raised in October after the fatal stabbing of a teacher and remained in place after attacks in Paris in November
Multiple French airports evacuated over bomb threat call-ins Hoax calls and suspicious packages have caused the evacuation of hundreds of passengers
Green, yellow, red, purple: New safety flag system for French beaches It is hoped that the colour system will help to improve water safety
news French police holiday service in demand as break-ins soar Did you know that you can ask your local police service in France to keep watch over your house when you go on holiday? The free service aims to reduce break-ins, which have soared by 114% since deconfinement.
France set to test facial recognition security cameras Security cameras that use facial recognition technology in public places could soon be tested in France by the government, a junior minister has said.
French restaurant burglar became too drunk to escape A man who broke into a restaurant in northern France, and then drank so much of its alcohol that he was left unable to escape, has appeared in court.
G7 Biarritz: More than 13,200 police on security alert There will be 13,200 police officers and gendarmes in Biarritz for this weekend鈥檚 G7 summit, the French government has confirmed, saying that 鈥渘o unrest will be tolerated鈥�.
French police unions in government talks on pay French police union representatives have met with minister of the Interior Christophe Castaner, to discuss overtime pay and compensation in light of the last month of protests, with nothing yet decided.
Homes in France at high burglary risk pre-Christmas Homeowners and residents in France are being warned that houses are at particular risk of burglary and theft in the run up to Christmas.
Time change for monthly warning siren tests France divided into three 'bands' for siren tests during run-in period for new software
French homeowner lays explosive traps for burglars A man in his 70s in C么tes-d'Armor (Brittany) surprised the local gendarmerie this week after laying homemade explosive traps around his property, to deter and catch potential burglars.
Inquiry opened into Lyon airport runway car incident An inquiry has been opened into the storming of the runway at Lyon-Saint-Exup茅ry airport, which saw a man with 鈥減sychiatric fragility鈥� drive a stolen car in front of planes before being stopped by police.
Anger over security bills for French festivals Rows have broken out after the government advised prefectures to bill mairies and other organisers of regional festivals for full cost of security at events including national and riot police, gendarmes and snipers.
Nice locals asked to film crimes in new police app A smartphone app that allows the public to film and report crimes or incidents to the police - as they take place - is being tested in Nice.
French ministry tricks own staff in email link sting Clicking on unknown email links can be dangerous, and now the French Economic and Finance ministry has proven just how easily email users can be tricked, with a sting campaign that intentionally duped its own staff.
Mayor praises security forces over knife attack Soldiers' 'rapid reaction' prevented further bloodshed, Jean-Claude Gaudin says after incident in which two women were stabbed to death at Marseille's Saint Charles railway station
Hertz France must pay 鈧�40 000 fine in new digital law The car rental company Hertz has been hit with a 鈧�40 000 fine after personal details of 36 000 customers were found to be easily available online.
