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What is the policy basis for introduction of Garda Public CCTV?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023 provides the legal basis for the introduction of recording devices such as Garda Public CCTV Cameras.
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What is a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
DEMS stands for Digital Evidence Management System
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What make and model of CCTV cameras will An Garda Síochána use?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
The specific equipment used and standards for the various CCTV schemes will be determined by Garda ICT.
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Who has operational management of Garda Public CCTV?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
The operational management of Garda Public CCTV is the responsibility of the Chief Superintendent in charge of the Division where the system is in place.
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What happens to the existing Garda Public CCTV Schemes?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023 allows for a 4 year transfer of pre-existing approved Pubic CCTV Schemes to the new Act.
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What about Garda Public CCTV for events?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
The Garda Commissioner may also authorise Garda Public CCTV for the policing of a specific event.
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How long can an authorisation last for a Garda Public CCTV Scheme?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
Authorisation can be given up to 5 years. The Garda Commissioner may review or revoke the Garda Public CCTV scheme at any stage.
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Who authorises Garda Public CCTV?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
The Garda Commissioner authorises the Garda Public CCTV scheme
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Will An Garda Síochána have a policy governing the use of Public CCTV?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
An Garda Síochána is currently conducting a consultation process
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What are the perceived benefits of Garda Public CCTV Schemes?
https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/organisational-structure/garda-equipment/public-cctv/public-cctv-fa...
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