Business leaders seek ‘rent-a-cop’ scheme

BUSINESS leaders yesterday called for the introduction of a rent-a-cop scheme, signalling retailers are prepared to pay for extra garda patrols in shopping centres and on busy main streets.

Business leaders seek ‘rent-a-cop’ scheme

The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland (CCI) said retailers would pay a premium to allow already stretched garda resources to be directed to protecting their businesses.

In a submission on the 2006 garda policing plan, the CCI called on Justice Minister Michael McDowell to “allow businesses to pay for increased garda presence where and when they feel it is needed”.

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