Insecurity. Isère as a “priority department” for the Minister of the Interior

Monday January 20, several senators, deputies and mayors of territories particularly concerned by security and drug trafficking issues were received by the Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, in Paris.

Among these elected officials, Amandine Demore, mayor of Échirolles. “We requested an interview about a month ago,” the councilor told our editorial staff. We had an hour and a half interview. »

“I felt he was very aware of the situation”

A minister “who took the time to listen and discuss” with the participants, despite differences in political opinions, assures the mayor. “I felt he was very aware of the situation. »

Amandine Demore also took the opportunity to bring the voice of Isère to Bruno Retailleau. “I spoke to him more specifically about the metropolis of Grenoble, with several significant events since August” and a lack of resources noted by local elected officials.

A call that seems to have been heard. “The minister told me that Isère was going to be a priority department” concerning “new methods of action” against insecurity and trafficking. Actions which should quickly take shape. “They were wrapping this up. »

Still no police station

Concerning the more specific case of Échirolles, the mayor has been calling for months for the creation of a full-fledged police station. Impossible with the current means of the State. “I still gave him the petition launched by the municipality with 5,000 signatories. The minister was quite impressed by this number. »

If no major announcement was made during the interview with Bruno Retailleau, Amandine Demore hopes above all for “concrete actions for our territory. Our residents are waiting for solutions. »

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