UPDATED January 2026
Ma sécurité is an official app launched by the Ministry of the Interior, with a chat function to contact a gendarme or a police officer directly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It also gives the contact details of security services near you, as well as the steps to follow if you are in need of assistance. The app pays particular attention to domestic violence, including discreet support and guidance for victims of domestic violence, including access to specialized services and the possibility to contact law enforcement without making a phone call.
The emergency police number in France remains 17.
The app does not replace emergency calls.
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This app also directs users to the following information or services:
- complaint and online reporting;
- online administrative procedures
- emergency numbers
- news and security notifications near you
- safety and prevention advice
- map of police pop in points with contact details and opening hours
Ma sécurité can also be used to report traffic accidents, access burglary prevention advice, and find practical guidance for everyday safety concerns.
The app continues to be updated with new features and local security alerts.