A police officer assigned to the General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) ended his life this Thursday morning, using his service weapon, in the parking lot of his workplace, rue de Villiers in Levallois-Perret (Hauts- de-Seine). Help quickly arrived on the scene but it was already too late to save this official. The tragedy, the circumstances of which are not known, occurred shortly before 9 a.m.
An investigation has been opened “in search of the causes of death, entrusted to the IGSI (General Inspectorate of Internal Security, editor's note), in order to clarify the circumstances of this death”indicated the Nanterre public prosecutor's office.
The death of this police officer comes after that of another DGSI agent, who also ended his life this Tuesday with his service weapon, in an apartment in Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine), learned News17. The drama took place against the backdrop of a breakup, specifies a source close to the matter. An investigation was also opened to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.
Three suicides since the start of the year within the national police
This is the second and third suicide in the ranks of the national police since the start of the year, after the death of a police officer from the anti-crime brigade (BAC) of Saint-Quentin (Aisne). In 2024, at least 16 national police officers have ended their lives, according to monitoring carried out by
News17.
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.
A dedicated helpline is available for national police officers experiencing psychological suffering, victims of attacks or threats, at
0800 95 00 17every day from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. A psychological support unit is also open 24 hours a day at 0805 230 405. The calls are “anonymous, confidential and free”.
Three associations are fighting against the scourge of suicides in the national police: SOS Police Officers in Distress (PEPS-SOS), Alerte Police en Souffrance (APS) and the National Police Association.
