The French police force saw a 45% increase in "violations of integrity" between 2024 and 2025, according to the annual report from the Inspection Générale de la Police Nationale (IGPN), released on September 23. The report, obtained by France Inter and franceinfo, shows that 341 such infractions were recorded in 2025, up from 234 in the previous year. These violations include a range of misconduct, such as misuse of public resources, corruption, and breaches of professional confidentiality. In 2025, the IGPN also launched 235 judicial investigations into these integrity issues, some of which involved multiple violations at once. The report highlights significant increases in three specific types of offenses. Misuse of a file for purposes other than its intended use rose by 80%, violations of professional secrecy increased by 25%, and infractions related to corruption climbed by 33%. According to the IGPN, these violations can be driven by various motivations, including financial gain, emotional or romantic reasons, or even a belief in a "just cause." A study by the Paris branch of the IGPN found that the majority of individuals involved in these violations are men under 40, in the early stages of their careers. Similar findings were noted in Marseille and Lille, but the IGPN emphasizes that this pattern does not apply universally across the country due to a lack of comprehensive data. The IGPN defines "violations of integrity" as encompassing corruption, influence peddling, illegal interest-taking, misuse of public funds, favoritism, extortion, misuse of files, and breaches of professional secrecy. These are serious offenses that can undermine public trust in law enforcement. Despite the rise in integrity violations, the report notes a decrease in the number of fatal shots fired by police in 2025 compared to 2024, suggesting a possible shift in police conduct or policy. The IGPN's findings raise important questions about the culture and oversight within the French police force. While the report provides a detailed account of misconduct trends, it also underscores the need for further research and uniform standards to address these issues consistently across the country. The data will likely fuel ongoing debates about police accountability and reform in France.