The police union Alliance Police nationale called for a demonstration on Tuesday, September 15, to demand better pay and more resources. The protest, described as symbolic, will take place along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, a famous Paris street, and end near the National Assembly, the seat of France's parliament. Among the union's demands are a special bonus for certain police units, such as the CRS (Républicain Civil et Militaire, or Republican Civil and Military, a national gendarmerie unit), and adjustments to existing bonuses for investigative work. The union also seeks a specific status for scientific police officers, who conduct forensic and technical investigations. Loïc Travers, an assistant general secretary of Alliance, emphasized the need for "salary measures and real consideration for colleagues working in prefectures," which are administrative regions across France. The union had previously met with the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, in early September, but described the meeting as a failure, with "announcements that fizzled out." As a result, Alliance decided to proceed with the demonstration independently, without the support of other unions, such as Un1té police FO, which had joined them in earlier protests. The union stated that it believes the most effective way to push for change is through public demonstrations and the power of numbers. Alliance has been mobilizing police officers for several months to address concerns over budget cuts, which they say have put their work at risk. On Tuesday, the union is urging the Minister of the Interior to "rethink his work" and requested a meeting with him immediately after the demonstration. If their demands are not met, they warned they may seek accountability from the Prime Minister, who oversees the government's budget, for the measures they have been waiting for since 2022. The demonstration will begin at 11:30 am from the Champs-Élysées roundabout, a well-known and symbolic location in Paris. Thousands of police officers from across the country are expected to attend, with many traveling by bus. The march will end at 2:30 pm at the quai Anatole France, near the National Assembly, where the union hopes to meet with lawmakers. Loïc Travers noted that some of the deputies present might be candidates for high political positions, and the union will observe whether they support the police by attending the demonstration. While the event is described as symbolic, the union considers it an important step in their ongoing efforts to secure better conditions for police officers.