National Gendarmerie
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The National Gendarmerie is one of two national law enforcement forces of France, along with the National Police.
A Gendarme d'élite de la Garde Impériale
Gendarmes in front of a Gendarmerie station
Cavalry of the Garde républicaine
The French Republican Guard is part of the National Gendarmerie and provides security as guards of honour during official ceremonies.
Law enforcement in France
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Law enforcement in France is centralized at the national level. Recently, legislation has allowed local governments to hire their own police officers which are called the police municipale.
National Gendarmerie
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French policeman with van and a car
Both French National Police and French Gendarmerie Nationale
Cars of the Customs administration, at a French toll