VOICED: Paris police head to river for summer

The video discusses the duties of river police patrolling the Seine in Paris. Their main tasks include preventing swimming in dangerous areas, rescuing people, checking boat identities, and enforcing speed limits. The river police are described as both law enforcers and safety monitors, especially during the summer when the city center sees increased activity. They cover 150 kilometers of waterways, ensuring safety and compliance in all weather conditions.

What is the primary task of the river police in Paris?

• Rescuing tourists from the river

• Organizing boat tours for tourists

• Cleaning the river banks

• Preventing people from swimming in the river

Why is swimming in the river considered dangerous?

• The river is too deep

• There are many boats that could collide with swimmers

• There are strong currents

• The water is too cold

Apart from preventing swimming, what other task do the river police perform?

• Checking the identity of boats

• Organizing river festivals

• Fishing in the river

• Building bridges

How many people did the river police rescue last summer?

• 20

• 40

• 10

• 30

What is the extent of the river police's jurisdiction?

• 50 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 150 kilometers