Question 3954 — places of deprivation of liberty

Summary

Mr. Pascal Markowsky alerts the Minister of State, Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, to the grueling working conditions and major security difficulties of which the agents of the central house of Saint-Martin-de-Ré are victims, threatening their integrity and the proper exercise of their mission. Built in 1875, this establishment suffers from serious structural deficiencies. Old buildings, marked by humidity, failures electrical and unsuitable sanitary installations no longer meet current requirements for safety and dignity. These dysfunctions affect both officers and detainees, contributing to a climate of heightened tension. A real estate program has certainly been defined to remedy these inadequacies, but the smallest operation is estimated at two million euros and the implementation timetable remains uncertain. It therefore appears essential to accelerate this process in order to guarantee working and detention conditions that comply with current standards. Furthermore, the security of the establishment remains compromised by the increase in acts of violence and intrusions of illicit objects. In June 2024, the discovery of a handgun in a package thrown onto the site illustrated the extent of the threats. Added to this are regular fights between inmates, sometimes involving homemade weapons, in playgrounds. The renovation of video surveillance, although planned from 2025 for an amount estimated at two million euros, will not be enough to restore a secure climate for officers and detainees without an immediate strengthening of human and material resources. A particularly violent incident in 2022, involving the assault of an officer, further highlights the risks to which staff are exposed. Additionally, repeated requests for general searches go unanswered, increasing the vulnerability of the establishment. Added to these security anomalies are extremely demanding working conditions. The agents, subjected to days of up to 13 hours, suffer intense fatigue which exposes them to increased risks, endangering their health and their vigilance, in the short term. as in the long term. Although the assignment of trainees and permanent staff has brought a temporary improvement, the coverage rate remains insufficient to guarantee equitable distribution of the workload. Regarding overtime pay, the quarterly cap of 108 unpaid hours accentuates a feeling of injustice. Agents can perform service above this threshold and regularly request assistance. non-application of this quota, which however depends on a decision of the regional public finance department (DRFIP), request granted in certain departments. The local context of the Ile de Ré aggravates these difficulties. Agents face one of the highest costs of living in France, including property prices and current expenses well above the national average. In addition, the costs of crossing the bridge connecting the island to the mainland represent a significant additional burden for non-residents. Unlike other areas such as Paris, Marseille or Bordeaux, the Île de Ré is not eligible for the 3% residence allowance, even though the economic constraints there are comparable, if not greater. This lack of financial recognition further weakens the retention of staff, causing massive departures and making extremely difficult recruitment. Decree No. 85-1148 of October 24, 1985, relating to the remuneration of civil and military personnel of the State and the residence allowance, classifies the municipalities of France into three zones, with a rate of 3%, 1% or 0% depending on the cost of living. A revision of these criteria could be considered by the Government so that agents of the central office can legitimately benefit from them. Facing These findings make it urgent for the Government to take concrete and immediate measures. The current state of this establishment constitutes a major risk for the safety of agents and the effectiveness of their sovereign mission. An upgrade of infrastructure and allocated resources is imperative to avoid worsening an already critical situation. Thus, the MP asks the Minister what urgent measures the Government intends to take to restore the safety of agents, guarantee dignified working conditions and respond to structural issues in order to ensure the sustainability of the largest central house in France. He would also like to know whether an increase in the residence allowance for agents assigned to the Ile de Ré is being considered, in order to promote staff retention and attract new agents to this strategic establishment.

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