Revamp of top Garda units

A major revamp of the Garda Síochána's security and firearms operations was instituted yesterday.

Revamp of top Garda units
Wed, 30 Aug, 2017 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

A new central firearms unit, known as Special Tactics and Operational Command, is now up and running.

STOC takes over the responsibility of the elite Emergency Response Unit and will liaise with divisional commanders regarding the use of regional Armed Support Units.

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