Frustration as JPC replacement still not in place almost a year since last meeting - Laois Today

Frustration as JPC replacement still not in place almost a year since last meeting - Laois Today

Frustration is growing among local councillors over the delay in the formation of the new Community Safety Partnerships, an arrangement that was due to replace the old Joint Policing Commissions (JPC). The JPC was a forum made up of councillors, TDs, leading members of the local Garda Síochána and community representatives. It met on quarterly basis, generally chaired by one of the county councillors. Local crime stats were explained as well as …