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ALERT LEVEL WAS TEMPORARILY RAISED IN OCTOBER AFTER THE FATAL STABBING OF A TEACHER AND REMAINED IN PLACE AFTER ATTACKS IN PARIS IN NOVEMBER France’s national security alert system, known as

Vigipirate, had its level reduced yesterday January 15. The national Vigipirate level was previously at _urgence attentat_, the highest of the three possible levels, following THE STABBING

OF A TEACHER IN ARRAS in October 2023. At this level, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CAN BE DEPLOYED FOR ANTI-TERRORIST OPERATIONS, including the use of more armed police on the streets, and an

increase in armed soldiers deployed in public as part of _opération Sentinelle_. It also allows for information on how to protect citizens to be disseminated to public figures and

businesses. However, it can only be maintained at this level for a limited period of time. READ MORE: WHAT IS FRANCE’S VIGIPIRATE ALERT SYSTEM? WHAT LEVEL IS THE SYSTEM AT NOW? The

Vigipirate system is now at level two, or _sécurité renforcée_ (heightened security risk). The levels can sometimes be raised or lowered locally, but the recent switch to this tier happened

across the country. Unlike the higher _urgence attentat _level, this tier has no fixed duration, and can remain in place for as long as the government deems necessary. It allows for

increased security measures, specifically at larger gatherings of people, and currently has a particular focus on security regarding the 2024 Olympic Games, set to be held in Paris this

summer. You can read more about the system on the French government website HERE. RELATED ARTICLES HOW DID THE PARIS TERRORIST ATTACK ON NOVEMBER 2 HAPPEN?