Guardians of the peace
*********************** Garda Siochana **************************
The Garda Siochana Is the police force in Ireland. Often known as the Gardaí or the Guards. They patrol the streets investigate
crimes. Protect VIP s visiting dignitaries also our President and Government ministers. There are several specialist units attached to an Garda.
There is a detective branch armed support unit also known as ERU. The Gardaí is headed up by the Garda commissioner and other high
ranking officers . Their headquarters is located in our main park the Phoenix park in Dublin. This also houses our Presidents residence
Aras an Uachtarian.
A Garda starts his / her training in the training center in Templemore in county Tipperary and then he / she gets assigned to a Garda station.
There are also reserve Gardaí in the force. Female Gardaí were once known as bangharda but now are just called Garda.
There is also the forensic unit / the sub aqua unit / the murder squad / missing persons / the crime unit / and the Garda traffic unit who carry out
regular checkpoints to help maintain safe standards of driving on our nations roads along with the Garda mounted unit for crowd control assisted
by the Garda air support unit. and also the dog unit when required
Gardaí have the powers to search / arrest / issue penalty points and issue notice of impending court appearance for crimes committed in their
jurisdiction
Never drink and drive Never use excessive speed . You will still reach your destination and most of all watch for cyclists and pedestrians. .
and obey the rules of the road.
Overpowering
Picking up the scent
Smartly dressed
Ready for inspection
On Patrol