Local councils are making up the shortfall in CRS lifeguards with volunteers, firemen and municipal police, none of whom will carry guns. French police have been allowed to carry guns when off duty since the murder of the police couple, carried out by a man who claimed allegiance to Islamic State. Officers in charge of beach first-aid centres and their deputies will now carry guns in sand-proof holsters, specially designed for use with beachwear. Around a third will now carry guns. Police lifeguards on France’s busiest beaches will carry guns and bullet-proof vests for the first time this summer amid fears that terrorists could target holidaymakers.

Source: National Post June 29, 2016 16:18 UTC