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Garda Síochána - Republic of
Ireland
What is the Garda Síochána?
The Garda Síochána is the police service of the Republic
of Ireland. The name is pronounced "gar-duh shee-uh-kawn-uh"
and literally means Guardians of the Peace.
That Gardai, as they're referred to, can be found in every
city, large town, and main country villages. They are mainly
unarmed, carrying only a baton as a weapon. Each garda has completed
specialist training to enable them to work with the public and
to act efficiently during times of crime or crisis.
Should you find yourself in an emergency while
in the Republic there is only one number to dial...
999
No matter where you are in the Republic this
number will reach emergency dispatch and help will be sent to
you immediately.
Click on this link if you would like to learn
more about the .
PSNI - Police Service of Northern
Ireland
What is the Police Service
of Northern Ireland?
As a result of the agreement reached in Belfast on
the 10th April 1998, the Independent Commission on Policing
in Northern Ireland was established, thus doing away with the
old Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). Now officers from the Republic
are free to join the PSNI and work side by side with officers
from the Ulster province to create a broader branch of service
for the multicultural communities Northern Ireland.
Should you find yourself in an emergency while
in Northern Ireland there is only one number to dial...
999
No matter where you are in Northern Ireland this
number will reach emergency dispatch and help will be sent to
you immediately.
Click on this link if you would like to learn
more about the .
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