A French journalist who infiltrated the country’s police force has described a culture of racism and violence in which officers act with impunity. Gendrot describes a “clannish” system that ensures officers close ranks to protect their own, leading to a sense of impunity. He joined the force under his real name and says recruiters did not research his background. In France there are two big taboos: police violence and malpractice and police suicides. “Everyone knows there is a problem, that the police service is not a happy place and it’s time to do something.

Source: The Guardian September 03, 2020 07:00 UTC