To get this dialogue started, please take this opportunity to discuss the French Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale or GN), which is a police force under the administrative control of the Ministry of Interior.Discuss the following questions: 

• What is the role of the Gendarmerie in France and why is it unique?
• Talk about one of the French Gendarmeries main roles that impact the community within the French way of life.
• How does a regular Gendarme move up the system to become Gendarme Officer compared to the U.K. policing system?