Garda Inspector Promotion flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Garda Síochána mission

Keeping people safe: the stated purpose of An Garda Síochána, delivered through community policing, crime prevention, detection and prosecution, and protection of the vulnerable.

Code of Ethics 2017

The Garda Síochána Code of Ethics sets out duties to uphold the law, respect human rights, act with integrity, maintain confidentiality and be accountable to the community.

Section 7 Garda Síochána Act 2005

Requires every member of An Garda Síochána to have regard to the Code of Ethics in the performance of their duties.

Section 4 arrest

Under the Criminal Justice Act 1984, a member may arrest without warrant a person reasonably suspected of having committed, committing, or being about to commit an arrestable offence.

Section 30 detention

Under the Offences Against the State Act 1939, a person arrested for a scheduled offence may be detained for up to 24 hours, extendable to 72 hours by court order.

Section 18 detention

Under the Criminal Justice Act 1984, a person arrested may be detained for up to 6 hours for questioning, subject to periodic review by a member not involved in the investigation.

Corroboration warning

In Irish criminal trials, a confession alone is generally insufficient to convict; the judge must warn the jury of the danger of convicting on uncorroborated evidence.

Legal alcohol limits

Under the Road Traffic Act 2010, the limit is 50mg/100ml blood for experienced drivers and 20mg/100ml for learner, novice and professional drivers.

Penalty points disqualification

Under the Road Traffic Act 2002, a driver who accumulates 12 penalty points in three years is disqualified from driving for six months.

Section 106 RTA 1961

Requires a driver involved in a road traffic collision to stop, exchange details, and report the collision to An Garda Síochána where required.

Gold–Silver–Bronze command

An incident command model where Gold sets strategy, Silver translates strategy into tactics, and Bronze delivers the operational response on the ground.

Section 8 Public Order Act

Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, a member may arrest without warrant a person intoxicated in a public place who is a danger to themselves or others.

Use of force register

A record in which a member must document any use of force, including the circumstances, the force used, and the supervisor notified.

Senior Investigating Officer

The SIO directs a serious crime investigation, sets the investigation strategy, manages resources and maintains the decision log.

Disclosure obligation

The prosecution must disclose all relevant material to the defence, including unused material, in accordance with fair procedure and the rules of evidence.

Chain of custody

The documented, unbroken record of who handled an exhibit, when, and where, ensuring the integrity of evidence from seizure to court.

Victims of Crime Act 2017

Requires members to provide information and support to victims, conduct a victim impact assessment, and keep victims informed of the progress of their case.

Discipline Regulations 2007

The Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007 govern the investigation of breaches of discipline and the conduct of disciplinary proceedings against members.

Delegation accountability

A supervisor may delegate a task but remains accountable for the outcome; delegation must be to a member with the competence and authority to perform it.

Employee Assistance Programme

A confidential support service available to members and their families, providing counselling and referral for work-related and personal difficulties.

Critical incident definition

An incident such as a death in custody, serious injury, firearm discharge or major public order event that triggers review and reporting to GSOC.

Section 102 reporting

Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, members must report to GSOC certain incidents, including deaths and serious injuries following Garda contact.

Decision log

A contemporaneous record of the time, information available, options considered, decision made and rationale in a critical incident or major operation.

Joint Policing Committee

A statutory body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 bringing together local authorities, Gardaí and community representatives to address local policing issues.

Garda Youth Diversion Programme

A statutory programme that diverts young offenders from the criminal justice system through cautioning and restorative practices, administered by the Garda Juvenile Liaison Officer.

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

An independent statutory body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to investigate complaints against members of An Garda Síochána.

Policing Authority

A statutory body that oversees the performance of An Garda Síochána and appoints senior members below the rank of Commissioner.

Garda Síochána Inspectorate

An independent body that reviews and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of An Garda Síochána, publishing recommendations for improvement.

Law Enforcement Directive

EU Directive 2016/680, implemented in Irish law, governing the processing of personal data by competent authorities for law enforcement purposes.

Data breach notification

A personal data breach posing a risk to data subjects must be reported to the Data Protection Commission within 72 hours of the member becoming aware.

Recording Devices Act 2023

Provides for the use of body-worn cameras and CCTV by members of An Garda Síochána, including rules on recording, retention and access.

Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Places duties on employers and employees to ensure a safe working environment, including risk assessment, training and the provision of safe equipment.