Calls to step up protection of gardaí

Garda supervisors are to debate the provision of body cameras and bullet-resistant vests among a range of proposed protection measures.

Calls to step up protection of gardaí

Sergeants and inspectors will also discuss the installation of CCTV cameras inside garda vehicles to monitor prisoners as well as the provision of flood lighting, signage and high-vis jackets to protect members dealing with major incidents, including traffic collisions.

Motions on these issues are set for discussion at the annual conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, which begins this evening.

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