French police challenge mandatory wearing of RIO identification numbers

French police officers are widely refusing to wear their mandatory RIO identification numbers, often concealing them.

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The number is meant to identify officers in case of misconduct, but many consider it dangerous.

The Interior Ministry is embarrassed by this widespread disobedience.

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