French Optician Unions Advise Security Measures Ahead of October 24 Protests

Ahead of planned gatherings across France on Saturday, October 24, 2026, optician unions ROF and FNOF issued practical advice for securing stores against potential unrest. Recommendations include emptying displays, turning off lights, safeguarding client data, and removing street furniture that could serve as projectiles. Experts suggest installing fog generators, OSB panels mounted on independent frames, and burglar-resistant glazing. Hiring security agents is legal only if contracted through CNAPS-approved firms and restricted to interior premises unless prefectural authorization permits public placement. Union representatives clarified that voluntary closure due to prudence typically does not qualify for business interruption insurance compensation, which generally requires material damage.