Administrative investigation launched after officer's abusive remarks to traveler
Police officer under investigation after recorded abusive remarks to traveler in France.
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French Police Conduct Investigation
French police directorate opened administrative investigation after officer in Meurthe-et-Moselle recorded making abusive remarks to traveling community member.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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Police officer in Villers-lès-Nancy recorded making abusive remarks to member of traveling community
A uniformed police officer sitting in a marked police vehicle was filmed on Sunday morning in Villers-lès-Nancy near Nancy making abusive remarks to a member of a traveling community. The officer stated "I'm the boss, I have all rights here" and used derogatory language including calling the person a "jackass" and "fat slob." The approximately three-minute video circulated on social media, generating approximately 370,000 views on TikTok.
Administrative investigation opened into police officer's conduct in Meurthe-et-Moselle
The inter-departmental police directorate (DIPN) of Meurthe-et-Moselle opened an administrative investigation into the incident. The police directorate issued a statement characterizing the officer's remarks as "inadmissible" and contrary to the ethical standards expected of all citizens.
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