On the occasion of Colonel Jean-Christophe Le Nieindre’s departure ceremony, many people and elected officials were welcomed to the rue Viala salons of Vaucluse prefecture. The commander of the Vaucluse gendarmerie unit is now preparing to join Issy-les-Moulineaux’s General Directorate for the National Gendarmerie (Ile-de-France) three years after his arrival. As of August 1, his official assignment will become effective.
His men and his hierarchy praised Colonel Jean-Christophe Le Nliner (45), who was called a “modern leader” by them.
Bertrand Gaume, the prefect, also paid tribute to the boss, which included 700 gendarmes from the department. He recalls the management of the crisis with the yellow vests of Covid or even the work of last year in preparation, security, and supervision for the Tour de France stage, including the double ascent Mont Ventoux, and the recent evacuation de Zad de Pertuis.
Colonel Le Neindre, visibly distraught to leave the Vaucluse a few days ago, emphasized the excellence of his soldiers’ work in “deteriorating conditions” and praised them for their dedication. Cedric Garance, who is from Matignon, will replace him.
