The State police system may be established in a commune according to its security needs. These needs are assessed with regard to the permanent and seasonal population, the location of the municipality within an urban area and the characteristics of crime.
It is established by joint order of the competent ministers when the request comes from the municipal council or, in the event of the latter’s agreement, by decree in the Council of State in the opposite case.
The abolition of the State police system in a municipality is carried out in the same manner and according to the same criteria.
A decree in the Council of State sets out the procedures for applying this article.