A permanent High Visibility Policing (HVP) plan has been launched in Limerick city following the allocation of 12 probationer gardaí to the Limerick division.
Gardaí from Henry Street Garda Station and Roxboro Road Garda Station will be deployed daily across eight dedicated patrol areas which have been identified following an analysis of calls for service, crime trends and feedback from the community and businesses in the city.
Gardaí in Limerick said the HVP presence in the city centre will increase focus on policing public order offences, anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, aggressive begging and shoplifting, with a pro-arrest policy for repeat offenders, including strong bail objections where appropriate.
Chief Superintendent of Limerick Garda Division Derek Smart said the allocation of the 12 probationer gardaí has facilitated the plan.
"These members, working with other colleagues and the High Visibility Policing Plan, will build on the extensive work and excellent policing already existing within Limerick Garda Division and provided by the dedicated Gardaí attached to the Division," he said.
"I look forward to seeing the implementation of these patrols and to work with our key stakeholders in the city to develop and support this policing plan building on and developing Limerick City Centre as a safe place to live, visit, socialise, conduct business and enjoy."
Community gardaí also remain in place and will continue to support public engagement and offer crime prevention advice to members of the public.
