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Crime prevention is everybody's business
The Gardaí cannot fight crime alone without the support and cooperation of the community. Everybody has a role to play in attempting to prevent and reduce crime. I would encourage all members of the community to actively consider how they can contribute to this goal. These pages contain basic information which will help you to improve your own security, and reduce the fear of crime and the risk of it occurring. The information provided promotes a safer, more secure and pleasant environment to both enjoy, live and work in.
Niall Featherstone
Inspector
Garda Crime Prevention National Centre of Excellence
Crime Prevention Officers
All members of An Garda Síochána promote crime prevention and reduction. However there are also dedicated Crime Prevention Officers (CPOs) within each Garda Division. These CPOs are trained to encourage, promote and advise on crime prevention to both the private and business community.
To contact your local Crime Prevention Officer, please go to the List of Crime Prevention Officers
The Garda Crime Prevention National Centre of Excellence
In addition to Divisional CPOs, there are also CPOs based at the Garda Crime Prevention National Centre of Excellence (GCPNCE) in Garda Headquarters, Harcourt Square, Dublin 2.
The GCPNCE’s responsibilities include:-
- The promotion of crime prevention and reduction
- Research into best practice
- The development of policies and strategies
- Training for CPOs
The Garda Crime Prevention National Centre of Excellence can be contacted at:
Garda Crime Prevention National Centre of Excellence
Garda Bureau of Community Engagement
Garda Headquarters
Harcourt Square
Dublin 2
D02 DH42
Tel: +353 1 666 3669
Mobile Phone Safety Information:
The following practical measures can help in preventing and reducing mobile phone theft:
• Register your mobile phone with your service provider.
• Take careful note of your unique 15 digit mobile phone International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
By pressing *#06# on your phone keypad the IMEI will appear on the screen.
• Enable the PIN Security feature and keep your phone locked at all times.
• When out and about, keep your mobile phone out of public view, be streetwise and always be aware of your surroundings.
• Never leave your mobile phone behind in an unattended vehicle.
• If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, contact your mobile phone service provider immediately to suspend your service and prevent unauthorised calls being made and billed to you.
Your provider will block your SIM card and IMEI number to prevent your phone from being used on the mobile network.
• Report the loss or theft to An Garda Síochána, providing identification numbers for your SIM card and IMEI number. This information may assist in the recovery of your mobile phone.
For more safety information please see leaflets on the right.