PROUD: Anne Marie Cagney, who has very strong Killarney links, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner with An Garda Síochána.

EXCLUSIVE

By Sean Moriarty

Chief Superintendent Anne Marie Cagney, who has very strong Killarney links, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner with An Garda Síochána (AGS).

Her late dad, John (Sean) O'Sullivan of Daltons Avenue, was a former Garda Sergeant who spent over 30 years in the force.

Anne Marie has 31 years of experience in AGS in both strategic and operational policing roles including responsibility for leading a significant programme of change and renewal.

“I am very proud to be appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in AGS and look forward to supporting the organisation’s mission of keeping people safe,” she told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“My own passion for policing stemmed from my father. He exemplified Public Service values and instilled upon his family, three of whom are serving members of AGS, the importance of enhancing the quality of life of our communities."

Anne Marie was appointed as Chief Superintendent for the Dublin Metropolitan East Division in February, 2018. Previously, she was a Detective Superintendent with national responsibility for Human Trafficking Investigations and Organised Prostitution Investigations. She also held responsibility for the development of policies and support structures for victims of crime and worked in collaboration with partner agencies in educating and raising awareness of the effects and causes of trafficking.

She also held national responsibility for the Garda Victim Liaison Office, whose aim is to enhance the Garda service being provided to victims of crime and traumatic events by providing a respectful, reassuring, responsive and reliable service.

She is a trained Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and manages and coordinates the investigations of major crimes.

She is the holder of a degree in Law and an honours BSc degree in Police Management from University College Dublin. She successfully completed the Criminal Justice Strategic Leadership Course and has recently completed a Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law & Practice at University College Dublin.