#2016-1677Decree No. 2016-1677 of December 5, 2016, on the Special Statute of Technical and Scientific Police Technicians of the National Police
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This law establishes a specific statute for technicians of technical and scientific police within France's national police. It outlines the structure, recruitment, responsibilities, and classifications of the various grades within this body, including technicians, principal technicians, and chief technicians. The law also sets guidelines for the entrance exams, promotions, and conditions needed for integration into these roles, while emphasizing the importance of scientific rigor and quality in the execution of their duties.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a specific statute governing police technicians' roles and responsibilities.
- Establishment of recruitment methods and criteria for various grades of technicians.
- Transition plan for existing technicians under the previous statute to be integrated into the new framework.
Obligations
What this law requires
Recruit technicians of technical and scientific police through external competition, internal competition, and/or internal promotion pathways as specified in Article 6
Require all recruits to obtain a category B driving license or equivalent EU-issued title prior to titularization, assignment, or integration into the corps
Ensure external competition positions constitute at least 40% of total positions offered in external and internal competitions for technician-level recruitment
Limit third competition positions for principal technicians to maximum 10% of total positions across external, internal, and third competitions
Require external competition candidates for principal technician positions to hold diplomas/titles at minimum level III or equivalent qualifications