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The French National Gendarmerie (EN)
The National Gendarmerie, which is part of the French public forces, has a public security and judicial police mission. It operates mainly in rural and peri-urban areas to combat crime, ensure the safety of people and property, participate in intelligence and provide help and assistance to people in difficulty.