France saw huge anti-government protests last month over rising living costs and poor public services.
Things got heated fast: major cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon faced vandalism, fires at city halls in some places, and more than 4,900 arrests.
The government's tough response drew a lot of criticism from people on the ground.
Interior Ministry reports 161 police probes
Even with 70,000 officers deployed, officials acknowledged security lapses.
The Interior Ministry reported that internal watchdogs have launched 161 investigations into allegations of officer violence against protesters since September.
Despite promises to improve education and bring forward a planned minimum-wage increase, protests are still going strong as many feel the government's approach has been too heavy-handed.
There are also accusations that far-left groups have made things worse by fueling violence.