The Garda Racial, Intercultural & Diversity Office
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The Garda Racial, Intercultural & Diversity Office
The Garda Commissioner established the Garda Racial, Intercultural & Diversity Office (GRIDO) in April 2000. Staff members of the GRIDO coordinate, monitor and advise on all aspects of policing in the area of diversity. The office has a staff of 3 (1 Sergeant, 1 Garda and 1 Clerical Officer). GRIDO staff members are available to members of the public and the Garda organisation for advice and support in the GRIDO area of expertise.
The GRIDO can be contacted at:-
Garda Racial, Intercultural & Diversity Office
Community Relations & Community Policing
Garda Headquarters
Harcourt Square
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 6663150/3817
Fax: +353 1 6663801
National Garda Consultation Day: Dublin Castle 2012
GRIDO hold a Diversity Consultation Day annually. This Diversity Consultation Day is one of the key events in both the GRIDO and the Garda Community Relations & Community Policing Division’s calendar. The 2011 Consultation Day was opened by Deputy Commissioner W.I. Rice.
The objective of the day is to meet directly and engage with, the representative organisations, personnel and leaders of a wide spectrum of communities within Ireland. The attendees will be given an opportunity to discuss issues affecting their communities and through the use of focus groups, help shape and influence Garda policy, strategy and procedures relating to diverse matters. A report outlining the findings of the focus groups will be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Diversity Strategy Board.
The last consultation day was be held on March 22nd 2012 in Dublin Castle.