Overstretched police officers in France take to the streets to show their frustration with a rising tide of violence and a dearth of means to respond to it.
Overstretched Officers Stage Protests in France
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Police officers hold a French flag reading "Angry Policemen" during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly, in Paris, France, Oct. 26, 2016.
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French police demonstrate in Paris, Oct. 26, 2016. Officers say they are overstretched by having to deal with ordinary crime and new terrorist threats. (L. Bryant/VOA)
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Police officers light flares during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly, in Paris, France, Oct. 26, 2016.
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French President Francois Hollande, center, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, right, and Justice Minister Jean-Jacques Urvoas speak with representatives of the French Gendarmerie during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Oct. 26, 2016.