Brigade Anti-Criminalité (BAC)

The Brigade Anti-Criminalité (BAC) is a plainclothes anti-crime unit within the French National Police. They are often deployed in areas with high crime rates and are known for their proactive approach to law enforcement. Recent news highlights the BAC's involvement in controversial incidents. In Marseille, a man was seriously injured after crashing into a municipal police car while fleeing from the BAC following a reported theft. Separately, a former BAC officer, Gilles Guilbert, was sentenced to ten years in prison for the murder of Olivio Gomes in Poissy in 2020. This conviction underscores concerns about police conduct and accountability within the BAC. These events have brought increased scrutiny to the BAC's tactics and the potential for excessive force, raising questions about oversight and training within the unit.