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Strengthening of police in Cher: 6 new officers welcomed by the prefect
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Six new police officers assigned to Cher, welcomed by the prefect to strengthen local policing.
Event
Six new police officers have been assigned to Cher and welcomed by Prefect Philippe Le Moing Surzur at the Bourges police station.
Context
This reinforcement of the police force takes place in the context of the increase in assaults and thefts in the department.
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Currents, tides, and waves can change rapidly, even in monitored areas. For safe swimming, respect the flags, supervise children, and check tide times.
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