#2021-1249Decree No. 2021-1249 Modifying Advancement Procedures in the National Police
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The decree modifies the advancement procedures within the French national police hierarchy, particularly affecting the promotion of police officers to various grades such as brigadier, brigadier-chef, and major. It establishes new criteria for eligibility based on years of service and performance evaluations, including the introduction of professional exams for certain promotions. Additionally, it sets requirements for newly promoted officers regarding their posting commitments and training.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of new eligibility criteria based on years of service for promotions to the rank of brigadier and brigade-chef.
- Establishment of professional exams as a requirement for certain promotions, adding a merit-based assessment.
- Modification of the minimum duration officers must remain in their new roles after promotion.
Obligations
What this law requires
Establish and publish an annual advancement table for promotion to brigadier de police grade by January 1st each year, incorporating eligibility criteria based on years of service and professional value assessments
Conduct professional examinations for brigadier de police promotion candidates with minimum 4 years of service, with examination content and procedures defined by joint arrêté of the Minister of Interior and Minister of Public Service
Ensure minimum 3-year posting commitment in the defense and security zone where newly promoted brigadier de police officers are assigned, except as provided in Article 28 of the May 9, 1995 decree
Establish and maintain an arrêté listing priority sectors and units where police leadership positions are difficult to fill and activity burdens exceed average levels, with criteria for classification
Ensure promotion examination juries complete their assessment by consulting individual candidate files in addition to examination performance results