Safety Call (Crime Prevention)

The Garda Supporting Safer Communities Campaign is being launched by the Garda Commissioner on Tuesday, the 31st May 2011.

Chief Superintendent Anne Marie McMahon was in studio to promote the campaign which runs from Wednesday, the 1st June to Monday, the 6th June 2011.

The aim of the campaign is a focus on - Burglaries, theft from vehicles, theft of pedal cycles and theft of farm machinery.

There was also a studio interview with Sergeant Jim McAllister which focused on road safety over the Bank Holiday weekend.

There are many activities associated with the campaign taking place that include open days, local radio broadcasts and community partner meetings.