After the attack in the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice, Thursday, October 29, 2020, where three people were killed, the level of the Vigipirate plan was raised to “Emergency attack”, the maximum level. In this context, measures are taken as far as Côte-d’Or, in particular for the protection of places of worship and schools.
Surveillance of places of worship and schools
“All the police and gendarmerie are on alert in the department, indicates the Prefecture of Côte-d’Or in a press release. The surveillance of places of worship is reinforced with patrols and fixed points and, for the next school year, priority will be given to securing schools and educational sites “. The Sentinel system “receives the same mission” and “will soon be reinforced” also indicates the Prefecture.
Reinforced security for All Saints’ Day
In anticipation of the All Saints Day celebrations, security around cemeteries will also be reinforced. “With the agreement of the mayors, and in particular the mayor of Dijon, the municipal police forces will be present during the All Saints’ Day celebrations, in consultation with the internal security forces”, indicates the press release.
