An Garda Síochána has published its Annual Policing Plan for 2009. The plan includes the priorities of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and is based on consultation with the community and other partners. It concludes the three year planning cycle outlined in the Corporate Strategy 2007-2009.
An Garda Síochána has published its Annual Policing Plan for 2009. The plan includes the priorities of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and is based on consultation with the community and other partners. It concludes the three year planning cycle outlined in the Corporate Strategy 2007-2009.
In announcing the publication of the plan the Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy said:
"Partnership and consultation are central not just to the policing plan itself but to the delivery of a policing service throughout the country on a daily basis. We have to ensure that we are addressing people’s concerns and meeting their needs. It is through maintaining contact with the community and building relationships that we can best achieve this.
The Policing Plan outlines the key actions which we will undertake in pursuing our core activity which is the prevention and detection of crime. We will continue to target those people who are committing crime at all levels including organised crime and drug crime. We will also focus on anti-social behaviour and public disorder which can affect the quality of life in local communities. In line with our continuing commitment to road safety and roads policing we will work with other agencies to change driver behaviour and reduce deaths on our roads.
As Commissioner I am determined to ensure that people feel safe on the streets and in their homes. This plan is directed at achieving that objective and ensuring that we consistently seek to deliver the highest standards of professional policing for the community."
The Policing Plan is available on the Garda website – www.garda.ie.
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