Harris legacy one of failing policing strategies

Harris legacy one of failing policing strategies

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said the legacy of outgoing Commissioner Drew Harris has been one of failing policing strategies, strained industrial relations, and change for the sake of change.

Retirements could drop garda numbers to 12,000 in the next two years, ASGI warns

Making changes such as providing medical insurance and pension reforms, as are available in the private sector, could help

Garda force 'could shrink by 2,000 in next few years', warns union leader

Ronan Clogher made the warning at the conference of sergeants and inspectors

Senior garda says there are fears garda numbers will fall by 2,000 in the next two years

Ronan Clogher, General Secretary of the AGSI, said that such is the issue of discontent in the ranks that people are leaving the job.

Garda numbers set for significant decline, sergeants and inspectors warn

Predicted drop of 2,000 in Garda numbers would put major pressure on street policing, Garda investigations and 999 call response times