gendarme

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In response to the unrest, the authorities deployed 45,000 police officers and gendarmes for several nights in a row in an effort to bring the situation under control.

From New York Times

Fewer incidents were also reported across the country, after the authorities deployed 45,000 police officers and gendarmes for the third night in a row in an effort to bring the situation under control.

From New York Times

In Lyon, France's third-largest city, the gendarmes police force deployed armoured personnel carriers and a helicopter to quell the unrest.

From Reuters

“The fault of an individual cannot equal casting dishonor and shame on 250,000 police officers and gendarmes who, every day, risk their lives to protect and serve the Republic,” he said.

From New York Times

After unrest erupted overnight Tuesday, Mr. Darmanin said that 2,000 police officers and gendarmes would be deployed across the Paris region on Wednesday evening to contain any more violence.

From New York Times