Joint Policing Committee

That this Council establish a “Joint Policing Committee.”


Section 36 of the Garda Siochana Act, 2005 provides for the establishment of a Joint Policing Committee in each Local Authority administrative area.
Cllr. Tom Doherty said it is important to set up this Committee as soon as possible to create a strong working relationship between the garda, the Council and the general public.
Joint Policing Committee
Section 36 of the Garda Siochana Act, 2005 provides for the establishment of a Joint Policing Committee in each Local Authority administrative area.
Cllr. Tom Doherty said it is important to set up this Committee as soon as possible to create a strong working relationship between the garda, the Council and the general public.

Purpose of the JPC
The purpose of the JPC is to serve as a forum for consultation, discussion and recommendation on matters affecting the policing of a Local Authority by:
1. Keeping under review
• levels & patterns of crime, disorder & anti-social behaviour in that area (including the patterns and levels of alcohol & drug misuse)
• factors underlying & contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the area.
2. Advising the Local Authority and the Gardaí on how best they might perform their functions having regard to the need to do everything feasible to improve the safety and quality of life and to prevent crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour within the area.
3. Arranging & hosting public meetings concerning matters affecting the policing of the Local Authority’s administrative area.
4. Establishing in consultation with the local Garda Superintendent local policing forums.
5. Co-ordinating the activities of local policing fora (guidelines for which will be issued after the pilot phase).
Matters for consideration by the JPC
The matters to be considered by committees & subcommittees might include traffic, vandalism, anti-social behaviour, underage drinking, casual trading, litter, planning for events attracting large crowds, community-based crime prevention initiatives, Garda Divisional and District annual policing plans and Local Authority initiatives.