| Academics | Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to formally request the following information related to crime and policing in Ireland: 1. Crime Statistics (2020-2024):
o Annual data on recorded crime rates in Ireland from 2020 to 2024.
o A breakdown of these crime rates by category, including but not limited to:
Violent crime (e.g., assault, homicide)
Property crime (e.g., burglary, theft)
Drug offenses
Cybercrime or other relevant categories 2. Policing Metrics (2020-2024):
o Year-on-year Garda recruitment figures from 2020 to 2024.
o Garda response times to emergency calls, broken down by year (2020-2024). 3. Regional Crime and Policing Data (if available):
o Crime rates and Garda performance statistics by Garda division or region for the same period (2020-2024). | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000485_2024_Crime_and_Policing.pdf (size 1.7 MB) |
| Public | I am writing to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. My request concerns specific information regarding the reclassification of 999 emergency calls and related documentation on violent crimes in Ireland.
Details of the Information Requested:
1. Reclassification of 999 Calls:
All internal memos, emails, reports, or any documents that discuss or outline the criteria for reclassifying or downgrading 999 emergency calls, particularly those related to violent crimes, break-ins, and sexual violence.
Correspondence between Garda management or personnel concerning the policy, implementation, or review of such reclassification practices.
Statistics or data logs showing the number of 999 calls that were reclassified or downgraded from the initial call type, specifically highlighting those related to violent crimes, break-ins, and sexual violence over the past five years.
2. Impact on Garda Response:
Reports or analyses detailing instances where reclassification resulted in no Garda response or delayed response to scenes of violent crime, break-ins, and sexual violence.
Any internal or external audits or investigations conducted into the practice of reclassifying calls and its effect on policing response times or effectiveness.
Communications or complaints from the public or oversight bodies regarding the handling of such cases.
3. Training and Protocols:
Information on any training provided to Gardaí on the handling and classification of emergency calls, especially those involving violent crimes, break-ins, and sexual violence.
Current protocols or guidelines that are in place to ensure appropriate response to emergency situations based on call classification.
4. Review and Accountability:
Details of any reviews, policy changes, or disciplinary actions taken in response to issues arising from call reclassification practices.
Any recommendations or outcomes from reviews conducted by the Garda Síochána or external bodies like the Policing Authority concerning emergency call handling.
Please specify if any of the requested information is exempt from disclosure under the FOI Act, along with the reasons for such exemptions. I also request that where records are withheld, you provide a detailed schedule of the records not released, including the reasons for non-disclosure. | Part Grant | Decision_Letter_FOI_000493_2024_Reclassification_of_999_Calls.pdf (size 2.7 MB) |
