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We continue our series of features looking at case studies from other police forces. *********** Senior officers caution against overly enthusiastic use of body worn video at the expense of other evidence and highlight ‘caveats’ attached to armed officers wearing them. By – Josh Loeb – Police Oracle A force’s landmark trial of body worn […]

Podge Tobin said a fond farewell to colleagues after almost 37 years in the Garda Síochána, having joined on the 7th September 1977 and spending 24 years in the rank of Sergeant the majority of which was spent in Ballyconnell. On Sunday the 14th September Patrick Tobin (Podge) hung up his Sergeant’s uniform for the […]

We continue our series of feature articles looking at case studies from other police forces. *********** Learning arising from the use of Taser. By – Learning the Lessons Published in PoliceOracle.com The Learning the Lessons Committee is a multi-agency committee established to disseminate and promote learning across the police service. Its members are: Association of […]

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY TOPICAL ISSUE DEBATE 17 September 2014 The completion last week by GSOC of its investigation into an alleged leak of confidential information concerning the Public Interest Investigation into the alleged surveillance of its offices and its decision to not publish its Report into the matter. – Alan Shatter TD A Cheann Comhairle, […]

Minister says: – “I am determined that serious offenders and serial offenders must continue to be imprisoned.” – “While prisons must remain part of the answer, prison must not be the only answer.” – “Research proves supervised community sanctions can help in reducing reoffending, thereby reducing crime.” Minister outlines series of actions in response to […]

· An additional 80 civilian staff to be deployed at the airport at border control booths on a 24/7 basis · 125 Gardaí to be released from immigration functions at Dublin Airport · Minister commits to examining and pursuing all opportunities to civilianise non–frontline Garda tasks 16 September, 2014 Frances Fitzgerald T.D, Minister for Justice […]

In the first intake to the Garda College in Templemore, 100 new recruits entered training yesterdat, (Monday 15th September). Speaking at the induction, Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice & Equality,  said that this marked a positive step forward for policing in Ireland and promised seamless ongoing recruitment after a period of financial constraint. The […]

We continue our look at Policing case studies in our feature series. ******** Inspectorate aims to resolve whether force’s approach complies with national guidance. By -Josh Loeb, Police Oracle Two oversight bodies are independently carrying out a review and an inquiry into Police Scotland’s decision to allow some firearms officers to attend routine call-outs while […]

We continue our series of feature articles looking at case studies from other police forces. ******* Former Met officer involved in the shooting of Mr Rodney following a hard stop has been charged in connection with his death.   By – Jasmin McDermott – Police Oracle The firearms officer involved in the shooting of Azelle […]

We continue our series of feature articles looking at case studies from other police forces. ***** Staff associations claim changes to post incident procedures need to be supported by evidence and suggest watchdog is pursuing its own agenda By – Jasmin McDermott – Police Oracle The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) should not dictate police […]