Inspection générale de la police nationale (IGPN)

The Inspection générale de la police nationale (IGPN) is the French national police's internal affairs division. Its role is to investigate allegations of misconduct and potential wrongdoing by police officers. The IGPN is currently in the news due to an investigation into the violent arrest of a man named Flavel in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne. Flavel alleges he was subjected to deliberate violence by police officers while near the scene of an attack on the local municipal police station. Video footage of the arrest, showing officers striking Flavel, has surfaced. Flavel has filed a complaint with the IGPN, prompting the investigation. The prosecutor of Meaux has stated the arrest followed urban violence targeting the municipal police. The IGPN's involvement highlights its function as an oversight body responsible for maintaining accountability and addressing concerns regarding police conduct.