BAC 75N

The BAC 75N is a unit of the French National Police, specifically the Brigade Anti-Criminalité (BAC) for the 75th arrondissement (Paris). They were notably involved in the response to the terrorist attack at the Bataclan theater in Paris on November 13, 2015, which resulted in 90 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Ten years after the attack, the officers of BAC 75N are still awaiting state recognition for their actions during the event. A planned ceremony to award them the Medal of the City of Paris was recently canceled, leading to feelings of bitterness among the officers. This lack of official decoration, despite their heroic efforts during a major national tragedy, is the reason for their current newsworthiness. Their situation highlights ongoing discussions about the recognition of first responders in the aftermath of significant crises and their continued relevance lies in representing the delayed acknowledgment of their service.