A small town in France offers police escort to pensioners to go to the cash machine.
Noyon, a town in northern France with 13,000 inhabitants, is promoting an initiative to protect the elderly during cash withdrawals.
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In Noyon, a small town in the Oise department in northern France, the municipal police have launched a unique initiative: They will escort pensioners when they go to withdraw money from cash machines., according to Fdesouche. This measure, launched on 22 April 2025, was decided after a consultation with 150 elderly people in the city, who They expressed their concern about possible thefts during these daily operations..
The service is free and optional. People over 60 can request an escort through the newly established «Pôle Seniors», an office dedicated to meeting the needs of older people. A municipal police officer discreetly accompanies them to the cashier and remains with them until they have completed the transaction..That's fine.
This measure has been well received by many pensioners, who feel safer and more independent. However, it has generated controversy. The Municipal Police Defence Union (SDPM) has criticised the initiative, arguing that it could distract officers from their main duties and create inequalities in access to public safety.
Although not considered one of the most dangerous areas of France, Noyon, with a population of around 13,000, It has seen a rise in crime in recent years, especially in theft and acts of anti-social behaviour.. The city is experiencing social problems such as high unemployment and tensions in some neighbourhoods due to immigration. This context explains the introduction of additional protective measures.
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