Montpellier. Burglars released, angry police officers

Through Gil Martin
Published on 6 Feb 21 at 18:16
updated on 6 Feb 21 at 18:59
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This Saturday, in an open letter (see document), the police union SGP Police FO Unit evokes “the lively emotion” felt in the ranks of investigators of the departmental Surêté of Montpellier following a court decision.

Burglars released

While the police managed to arrest two men (aged 22 and 32) suspected of at least 35 burglaries in the last two months in the city, justice, Friday, had to release them …

“The two suspects are foreigners and recognized without a fixed address, therefore without guarantee of representation”

The union explains that the two suspects, as the law allows them to do, asked during their immediate appearance before the criminal court to benefit from a postponement of hearing to prepare their defense. They have been heard.

Placed under judicial supervision

They are free, but placed under judicial supervision and will have to go back to court in April. In theory at least: because the police union recalls that the two men are foreigners and recognized as having no fixed address, “therefore without guarantee of representation”.

Police officers express their spite

Faced with this decision, which spoils the long-term work of the investigators, the SGP Police FO unit union expresses its disappointment: “We do not doubt for a single moment that all forms of law have been respected, but we wonder about the message conveyed by this decision ”.

“This new case proves that the many projects opened will have to give a future and hope to our profession, but also to the population we protect”

“Misunderstanding and resignation end up affecting the commitment and professionalism of our colleagues,” warns the union, which at the same time deplores the lack of consideration given to victims.

“What meaning for our missions? “

“Indeed, what about the many victims, and what about a possible reiteration in the short term? “, Question the police officers who admit to asking themselves” what meaning to give to their mission and their daily investment “.

Police officers: hopes with the “Beauveau de la sécurité”
The SGP Police FO unit union is not losing hope and is awaiting responses from the “Beauvau de la sécurité” which opens this week in Paris under the authority of Prime Minister Jean Castex: “this new case proves that the many open sites will have to give a future and hope to our profession, but also to the people we protect ”.

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