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A NEW community policing division has been welcomed in Killarney.
Two officers, Garda Diane Collins and Garda Deirdre Quinn, will be spearheading the unit, liaising closely with Sergeant Dermot O’Connell, sergeant-in-charge, Killarney Gardaí. “The new community policing unit has commenced this month and we are delighted to let the community know that it is in place,” Sergeant O’Connell told Killarney Advertiser.
“We had given the commitment to put this in place as soon as resources were available and we welcome it as a very positive asset to the community.”
Garda Diane Collins is well-known as an operational garda in Killarney since 2006. She is very proactive with Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative, the No Name Club and many other local community groups.
This dedicated role will now expand her community involvement and will enhance service delivery to the whole community of Killarney, said Sergeant O’Connell. “It will further the process of community engagement with key stakeholders and will address anti-social behaviour through crime prevention and crime reduction initiatives. It will foster positive and meaningful relationships with young people with the aim of promoting personal safety,” he added. “This new role is welcomed by garda management.”
Sergeant Dermot O'Connell, Superintendent Flor Murphy and Garda Diane Collins. Pic: Dylan Clifford
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