Inside French Law Enforcement: A Journey with Commissaire Divisionnaire Francois Bargel

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome Francois Bargel, Commissaire Divisionnaire DIPN Adjoint de L’Herault, Montpellier, France, and our first international guest. Francois shares his role overseeing various police departments across major French cities, including Montpellier, Sète, Agde, and Béziers. He provides a fascinating look into the French policing structure, contrasting the national police, local police, and national gendarmerie with the law enforcement system in the U.S.   Discover Francois' unique career path, influenced by his childhood admiration for law enforcement, and his perspectives on leadership within the French police forces. We delve into the rigorous training and career progression in the national police, and explore how Francois' educational experiences in the U.S. shaped his policing approach, highlighting some critical cultural insights.   Francois also recounts his time with the French Secret Service, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from major international events like the G7 summit and provides firsthand insights into handling terror attacks. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in law enforcement, international relations, and cross-cultural understanding between France and the U.S.   Support our sponsor: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=CXliVUkgb Discount Code: STREETTALES   Please send us your stories or your interest on being a guest on the podcast: streettales813@gmail.com