Tag Archives: DRPP

Two Years Ago — FRANCE : Françoise Bilancini to Succeed René Bailly as DRPP Boss

Posted on April 17, 2019 by L

“René Bailly — nicknamed “Fox-Terrier” because of his tenacity — has been the boss of the Paris Police Intelligence Service [Direction du Renseignement de la préfecture de Police de Paris (DRPP)] since May 2009. René Bailly will retire on April … Continue reading →

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FRANCE — Françoise Bilancini to succeed René Bailly as DRPP Boss

Posted on April 17, 2017 by L

“René Bailly — nicknamed “Fox-Terrier” because of his tenacity — has been the boss of the Paris Police Intelligence Service [Direction du Renseignement de la préfecture de Police de Paris (DRPP)] since May 2009. René Bailly will retire on April … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to French Intelligence Agencies

Posted on February 23, 2017 by L

“French spies have faced persistent calls for reform since they failed to prevent the multiple terror strikes in Paris. The Nice attack may finally force the issue.” Foreign Policy — July 15, 2016 France has six main intelligence agencies which … Continue reading →

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French Intel Agencies Need Four New Heads

Posted on February 17, 2017 by L

“Abdelhamid Abaaoud [a Belgian-Moroccan killed by police five days after the November 13 atrocities] was only a go-between, not a senior figure. We know the mastermind [of the Paris Attacks] but I will remain discreet on this point.” DGSE Director … Continue reading →

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