This Monday, the Val-d'Oise gendarmerie was struck by a tragedy. A gendarme assigned to the Gendarmerie Surveillance and Intervention Platoon (PSIG) of L'Isle-Adam ended his life, a few months before his retirement. This desperate gesture upset his colleagues, who quickly launched a fundraiser to help his family in this ordeal.
As reported by Actu17, in a poignant tribute published on social networks, a comrade of the deceased testified to his commitment and his humanity: “Every day, you wore the uniform with honor, and you never backed down in the face of to 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. »
The prize pool, accessible via the Leetchi platform, aims to support loved ones, and anyone wishing to contribute can do so by following this link.
This tragic event is part of a particularly dark year for the police, since it is the eleventh gendarme to end his life since the start of the year. This situation once again raises the question of the well-being and support of members of the police, faced with intense pressure and significant psychological risks.
For soldiers or their loved ones who are going through times of distress, it is possible to contact the 3114the national suicide prevention number, available 24/7. Furthermore, the gendarmes have a psychological support network within their institution, including 39 clinical psychologists, as well as social workers and chaplains.
