Rediscover the great chapters of French history through the evolution of the gardien de la paix and his uniforms, from 1829 — the year the world's first uniformed police force was created — to the present day.
By the very nature of their profession, the gardiens de la paix found themselves at the heart of our history; they took part in it, often out of dedication, sometimes in spite of themselves, with some giving their lives in the line of duty.
Exploring the history of the French police through the evolution of the gardien de la paix's uniforms takes us on a review of the major historical events that shaped France, in their chronological order and political contexts, in a didactic manner. These social events drove the French police to modernise both materially and organisationally in order to best ensure public order and the safety of all.
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« The prefect has just established city sergeants. It is important, from the very beginning, to make this service worthy of its purpose and to earn the appreciation of the inhabitants of Paris; the success of this institution is assured if the city sergeants distinguish themselves by good bearing, orderly conduct, and honest and measured language and conduct toward the public. Every fault is serious in a man invested with conspicuous municipal functions and wearing the uniform of the city; the city sergeant can, at any moment, compromise the administration if he acts without prudence, with passion and impetuosity… »
(Monsieur Thouret, head of the Municipal Police, on 16 March 1829, addressing the new city sergeants.)
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