A 57-year-old gendarme, adjutant in the surveillance and intervention platoon (PSIG) of L'Isle-Adam (Val-d'Oise) ended his life this Monday, November 11, we learned. Bertrand Deloffe was due to retire next March. His funeral will take place this Saturday in Abbeville (Somme).
One of his comrades paid tribute to him in a message published on social networks: “Every day, you wore the uniform with honor, and you never backed down from challenges, even when life tested you. You knew how to listen, you knew how to comfort, and your presence always brought strength , support, invaluable comfort”.
A prize pool was opened by his comrades on the Leetchi platform, to support his loved ones and his children. You can participate here.
This is at least the eleventh police officer who has killed himself since the start of the year.
If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can contact
3114the national suicide prevention number, where professionals are available 24/7 to listen and support you.
If necessary, the gendarmes can also turn to the Institution's psychological support network made up of 39 clinical psychologists, or to the social workers of the groups, the chaplains or representatives of the consultation.
