Several high school students were injured during recent police interventions in France, with reports of serious injuries including a 14-year-old who reportedly suffered a double jaw fracture and multiple dental fractures. A 16-year-old student allegedly lost the use of his right eye after being injured on Wednesday, while another student sustained serious arm injuries. These incidents have raised concerns about the safety of students during demonstrations. The Federation of Doubs, a regional organization representing teachers and school staff, reported that more than 5,000 arrests have taken place since the beginning of the week, with 85% of those arrested being minors. Specifically, 1,747 arrests were recorded on Friday, October 2, and 1,954 on Thursday. The federation has criticized the police response as excessive, particularly in relation to the demands of high school students, who are protesting issues such as the allocation of resources to the National Education system, overcrowded classrooms, and poor study conditions. The French Communist Party (PCF) has echoed these concerns, calling for calm and stating that it supports the positions of Amnesty International and the Judicial Officers' Union regarding the use of force by police. Amnesty International has requested the suspension of LBD (likely referring to a type of non-lethal weapon) shots against high school students. The PCF also referenced a statement by Gérald Darmanin, the French minister of the interior, during the 2024 agricultural crisis, in which he said, "One does not respond to suffering by sending CRS" (Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité, or Republican Security Companies, a type of riot police unit). The PCF has also expressed concern about the violence committed by some demonstrators against police forces, stating that current methods of maintaining order can endanger both students and law enforcement. As student and university organizations have called for continued mobilization on Tuesday, October 6, due to the lack of "concrete measures" from the government, the Federation of Doubs has urged the prefect (regional administrative authority) to prioritize "calm and respect for the right to demonstrate." The PCF demands that police forces maintain an "irreproachable attitude" and that the State guarantee high school students the "right to demonstrate freely."