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RAID

The French National Police's elite tactical unit.

RAID (Recherche, Assistance, Intervention, Dissuasion - "Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence") is an elite tactical unit of the French National Police, not a British one. Founded in 1985, it is headquartered in Bievres, Essonne, about 20 km south-west of Paris.

Quick Facts

Unit name
  • Search
  • Assistance
  • Intervention
  • Deterrence
Dates
1985 – present
Country
France
Agency
National Police
Role
  • Law enforcement
  • Counter-terrorism
  • Hostage rescue
  • Close protection
Headquarters
Bièvres, Essonne
Motto translated
"To serve without failing"
Sworn
Approx. 450

Lore & Background

RAID is the National Police counterpart of the National Gendarmerie's GIGN, and the two units share responsibility for French territory. Since 2009 RAID and the Paris Search and Intervention Brigade (BRI) have formed a task force called the National Police Intervention Force.

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