45,000 police were on French streets and that was enough to calm violent protests Authorities in France say security measures are starting to calm the violent protests that began after the police killing of a 17-year-old last Tuesday.

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45,000 police were on French streets and that was enough to calm violent protests

July 3, 20235:11 AM ET

Steve Inskeep

Eleanor Beardsley

45,000 police were on French streets and that was enough to calm violent protests

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Authorities in France say security measures are starting to calm the violent protests that began after the police killing of a 17-year-old last Tuesday.