Text alert system is doing the job of rural crime prevention

Over 600,000 texts alerting people to potential criminal activity in their local area have been sent to individuals and communities across the country during the first year of the Text Alert crime prevention system, according to figures released by An Garda Síochána.

IFA President Eddie Downey has noted the scheme’s importance in preventing rural crime. “The IFA continues to support community text alert as a vital tool in preventing rural crime. We recognise the significant impact this service can have in supporting the safety of rural communities.

“IFA is working closely with An Garda Síochána to continue to roll out text alert initiatives across our branch structure and further strengthen our community text alert network.”