SOUTH EAST AREA JOINT POLICING SUB-COMMITTEE - Update Quarter 1 26th March 2021 - Council Meetings
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SOUTH EAST AREA JOINT POLICING SUB-COMMITTEE Update Quarter 1 26th March 2021
Breviate of South East Area JPC Steering Committee -
In accordance with Joint Policing Committee Guidelines, the breviate of the South East Area Joint Policing Steering Committee meeting, held on
Friday 26th February, via Zoom, is set out hereunder.
Issues Discussed:
JPC Membership -
Business/Community Membership:
One prospective member to be contacted following referral via CSFs.
Action : JPC to continue to seek further membership applications.
Presentations :
Agreed for March meeting :
• Crime Statistic Presentation - Crime Statistics will be presented for each Division.
• Presentation on ‘Youth Probation Service’
Future presentations to consider:
• John Connolly’s ‘Tackling Drugs’; ‘Building Communities’ ; contacted regards availability for June meeting .
• The Cabbage Patch, as model of inter-agencies working well together.
• Drugs and Alcohol Task Force
Attendance –
Dublin City Council: Director of Services Mary Taylor; Area Managers Brian Hanney & John MacEvilly ; Vice-Chairperson: Cllr. Tara Deacy.
An Garda Siochána: Chief Superintendent Michael McElgunn DMR South Central; Chief Superintendent Peter Duff DMR South.
Apology : Chairperson – Cllr. Claire O’Connor;
Minutes - Leah Johnston
HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVE 1 – COMMUNITY SAFETY
(An Garda Síochána Policing Plan – Goal 3)
Work together to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and their communities by reducing crime
and the fear of crime
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Create an awareness Crime Prevention South East Area On going Gardaí continued to liaise with DCC in relation to safe
amongst the citizens of advice tweeted after JPC use of public spaces. There is considerable interaction
the South East Area of quarterly meetings with Stakeholders in relation to parks and public
Crime Prevention and (where relevant) spaces during level 5 lockdown. Sergeant Ciaran
Community Safety McLoughlin, Crime Prevention Officer liaises with
Initiatives Safety information District Officers across DMR South to provide Crime
leaflets circulated to Prevention Advice to the wider community.
members
Throughout Q1, checks on vulnerable residents
Safety information ensure the elderly and sick are being visited regularly.
leaflets circulated to Mobile phones are managed by Community Policing
Community/Business Units, to ensure all calls from the vulnerable & elderly
Groups in the Area. are answered and to ensure they feel safe and well
looked after throughout this time.
Safety initiatives
promoted by South Garda Clinics are curtailed due to COVID. Crime
East Area Councillors Prevention Advice continues for members of the
in clinics & public as does liaison with TCD, RCSI Campus, staff
newsletters. and residents.
List of “Victim Help Operation Thor continues in DMR South Central. All
Groups” promoted by burglaries are subject to Technical Examination.
South East Area JPC Crime Prevention advice is given to victims. The
Burglary Response Unit continue to tackle offenders.
Meetings with Residents & Business
Associations - Grand Canal Dock key stakeholders,
i.e. Docklands Business Forum, Aramark Property
Management, etc.
Work together to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and their communities by reducing crime
and the fear of crime
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Support the Neighbourhood Watch An Garda On going DMR South
Neighbourhood Watch Stickers, crime Síochána
Schemes in the area. prevention advice and Community engagement is enhanced by continued
booklets distributed support of the Police and Community Engagement
through local (PACE) project through Teenagers & Gardaí (TAG),
Neighbourhood Watch Community Text Alerts, Late-night Leagues and
meetings Neighbourhood Watch schemes.
Community Gardaí continue to be proactive in
engaging with the neighbourhood schemes and
residents groups. No meetings were held due to the
Covid-19 restrictions.
Gardaí continue to provide Crime Prevention Advice
through various outlets including announcements at
local Masses, flyers, Our Lady’s Hospice, Mourne Rd
Men's Shed etc.
Gardaí encourage people to visit the Garda Website
and avail of the many information leaflets available on
the site.
Work together to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and their communities by reducing crime
and the fear of crime
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Support the Neighbourhood Watch An Garda On going DMR South Central
Neighbourhood Watch Stickers, crime Síochána
Schemes in the area. prevention advice and Community Gardaí continue to liaise with local
Cont’d … booklets distributed representatives and residents in response to specific
through local issues, targeting anti-social and or criminal behaviour.
Neighbourhood Watch
meetings Crime Prevention advice was circulated through the
Local Policing Fora and published in the Link Magazine.
Continued liaison with RCSI, TCD campus, Union reps,
staff and residents on regular basis.
February – Meeting held with Grand Canal Dock
Residents Association
Hi-Viz Operation at Glovers Court and Mercer House
continues each evening, to discourage anti-social and
criminal behaviour and to reassure the local residents.
Through co-operation with Management Companies at
Grand Canal Dock, which is NOT a DCC managed
space, additional security staff have been employed by
Management and extra signage put in place to advise
on consumption of alcohol in the area.
In support of this, additional beats are scheduled to
assist the allocated COMPOL member, where schedule
allows.Work together to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and their communities by reducing crime
and the fear of crime
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Continue to recognise Continued An Garda On going Community Gardaí have continued to liaise with the
and respond to the implementation of the Síochana elderly and vulnerable groups and provided help and
needs of victims of Garda Diversity reassurance to them.
crime and to ensure Strategy, the Garda
protection of Older People Strategy Due to the continued Covid-19 restrictions, there
vulnerable persons and & the Safer have been no recent visits to any of the Day Centres
groups Communities Campaign in the District.
Continued engagement
with individuals and However, Community Gardaí distributed flyers to
victim groups. vulnerable persons and groups containing information
Continued liaison with they may need in relation to contact numbers of
Family Liaison Groups. organisations who may be able to assist them at this
time.
In serious incidents, Family Liaison Officers are
appointed to liaise with families and keep them
updated as to progress in a case.
The Divisional Garda Victim Service Office also liaises
with victims of crime offering practical support and
assistance.Work together to ensure that people feel safe in their homes and their communities by reducing crime
and the fear of crime
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Continue to recognise Continued An Garda On going Gardaí are conducting Domestic Violence call backs
and respond to the implementation of the Síochana under Operation Faoiseamh and ensuring that any
needs of victims of Garda Diversity concerns from victims are being addressed.
crime and to ensure Strategy, the Garda
protection of Older People Strategy In-person call-backs to victims of domestic abuse and
vulnerable persons and & the Safer residential burglaries have been conducted by
groups Communities Campaign Community Gardaí, within 7 days of an incident
Continued engagement throughout 2020 and into 2021.
with individuals and
victim groups. Ongoing liaison with the elderly, elderly groups and
Continued liaison with key stakeholders in the area – home help, Social
Family Liaison Groups. Workers, Health Centres, especially throughout the
pandemic.
Welfare beats have been taking place throughout the
pandemic, on a daily basis, to engage with the
homeless, check on their welfare and to inform them
of homeless services.
Community Policing Gardaí carry out grocery
shopping, multiple small jobs (collecting prescriptions,
bringing pets on walk, topping up mobile phone
credit etc.) and paying bills at the Post office/bank.
Gardaí visited local community groups, local hospitals,
healthcare centres & GP’s reminding them that they
are available to deliver prescriptions etc. Meals on
Wheels was also operated providing in excess of
100+ hot meals a day to the elderly & vulnerable in
the SE area.Work together to promote safe cycling & traffic safety in the city
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Ensure that major Continue to work in Dublin City On going No major events have taken place since the start of
events proceed with partnership in relation Council & An the Covid 19 pandemic.
minimum disruption to to the management of Garda Síochána
business and planned and unplanned Inspector Dan O’Donovan continues to act as Liaison
movement in the city events in the South Inspector for the DMR South regarding Protest which
East Area has increased across the City during the pandemic.
February & March –
In co-operation with Restorative Justice Ireland,
Gardaí attend panel meetings where matters of Road
Traffic Offences are discussed with court ordered
defendants, to educate in relation to penalties and
consequences of their high risk behaviour.Work together to promote safe cycling & traffic safety in the city
Strategic Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
Objectives to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Work together to Road Safety Awareness Dublin City On going The continued challenge with the current restrictions
promote safe cycling Programmes held in Council & An has prevented the usual Liaison and Engagement with
in the city schools Garda Síochána schools in the area in promoting cycle safety on our
roads. However, members attached to ComPol will
resume zoom or program packs with the reopening of
schools.
Unfortunately, there has been no Public Road Safety,
basic cycle safety or bicycle maintenance clinics
conducted since the start of the pandemic. These
would usually be held on Grafton Street, St Stephens
Green and many schools in the SE area.
There continues to be information on the Garda
Síochána Social Media pages, with lots of information
in respect of safe cycling.
February & March - In co-operation with Restorative
Justice Ireland, Gardaí attend specific panel
meetings where matters of Road Traffic Offences are
discussed with court ordered defendants, to educate in
relation to penalties and the consequences of their
high risk behaviour on other vulnerable road users,
cyclists, pedestrians and other motorists.Create safer and more peaceful local communities by working together to promote public order
and reduce anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Dublin City Council and An Garda Síochána and Dublin City On going No events have taken place since March 2020, due
An Garda Síochána to South East Area staff Council and An to the current Covid 19 pandemic.
continue to work in involved in the Garda Síochána
partnership in relation consultation process of Due to the restrictions there has been little liaison
to the management of all events in the area. between An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council
Events in the South along with other agencies when planning major
East Area events in the area; However upon rescheduling of
future events , Liaison will be re-established.
Inspector Dan O’Donovan is the Liaison Inspector
for the DMR South regarding Protest which has
increased across the City during the pandemic.
Ongoing communication and co-operation between
DCC and Divisional Events Offices in Pearse Street
& Donnybrook in the lead up to the St. Patrick’s
Day, Demonstrations and protests.
A major Policing Plan was devised for St. Patrick’s
Day resulting in no major incidents.
Glovers Court / Mercer House – From feedback
locally from residents, City Councillors and
businesses, an Operation run by members of
Community Policing in Pearse Street, to target the
Anti-social and criminal behaviour of youths in the
Glovers Court / Mercer House DCC complexes, is
proving very successful. Ongoing co-operation with
staff at DCC Housing Section in relation to
problematic tenants. Ongoing daily.Create safer and more peaceful local communities by working together to promote public order
and reduce anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Continue to implement Stringent application by An Garda On going Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, all nightclubs, wet
bye-laws and existing An Garda Síochána is Síochána pubs etc. have been closed since March 2020.
legislation to combat applied where large There has been no events, concerts or matches
drinking on open crowds gather for large crowds to gather.
spaces and in public particularly on event
places throughout the days (concerts, matches In light of the current restrictions there has been a
area etc). targetted response with an increase in visits to
Licenced Premises to monitor the takeaway
Continued liaison with system recently re-introduced, in particular those
the licensed trade and ‘selling alcohol to go’ to ensure guidelines are
those involved in the being adhered to. The 4 E’s, (Engage, Explain,
management of the Encourage & Enforce) will be utilised to tackle
night time economy breaches of legislation.
There has been in excess of 100 protests in the
SE area since March, 2020. A small majority of
these have attracted larger crowds. There is a
strong police presence at all times and the Public
Order Unit is available when necessary.
Additional proactive patrols of the busier
locations continue, Grand Canal Plaza, Grand
Canal/Charlemont Mall, Herbert Park,
Sandymount, Pigeon House (lighthouse), Strand
Road Car Parks and Ringsend Park and St.
Stephens Green Park.HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVE 2 – CRIME PREVENTION
(An Garda Síochána Policing Plan – Goal 3)
To keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
actions to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Reduce property crimes Crime “hotspots” An Garda Síochána On going Operations such as Operation Thor, Operation
such as burglaries, thefts targeted Tombola continue and Operations conducted by
and robberies BRU are continuing on a smaller scale where
possible. Days of Action have been pulled back in
recent months to allow for high policing presence
which in turn is assisting with reducing property
crimes such as burglaries, thefts and robberies.
The Divisional Burglary Response Unit carry out
targeted patrols across the SE Area.
The Crime Prevention Officer has conducted a
number of security surveys and assessments to
reduce the incidents of property crimes in the DCC
SE Area .
Prolific offenders were targeted and objections to
bail made in District Court. Bail was revoked
before the District Court where breaches of bail
were detected.
Ongoing engagement with key stakeholders,
DCC, Docklands Business Forum, Arramark &
Apleona Property Mgmt., etc. in a joined up
approach to a successful reduction in anti-social
and criminal behaviour.To keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Identify individual “hot Regular monitoring of Dublin City On going Public Order patrols target known hotspots and at
spots” including “hotspots” including Council & An key times to deal with drinking, loitering and anti
laneways in the area in laneways is carried out Garda Síochána social activity, involving a range of Garda Units
the context of anti- by the Gardaí and including Community Policing, Operation Pier, Public
social behaviour. Dublin City Council on Order Units and Divisional Burglary Response Unit.
an ongoing basis.
Full use is made of the powers available under the
Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act.
Gardaí are working with Dublin City Council on
installing a new CCTV system at Mercer House /
Cuffe St flat complexes which have recently seen a
spike in Anti Social Behaviour. This system should be
installed in March or early Q2.
In addition, reported continuous breaches of Misuse of
Drugs Act around the National Drug Treatment Clinic
have been targeted. This is ongoing and includes the
Community Policing & Drug Unit as well as Operation
PIER.
Gardaí in Donnybrook have met with Dublin City
Council regarding “The Drain” in Ringsend Park, a
laneway that runs from Strasburg Terrace down to
Pigeon House Road. It is poorly lit and is used by
youths to engage in anti social behaviour. Gardaí have
sought additional lighting to discourage youths
hanging around in times of darkness.
A CCTV system was installed in Whelan House &
O’Rahilly House Flat Complex in December 2020.To keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
actions to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Continuing to target the Quarterly reporting on An Garda Síochána On going Operation Hybrid was set up to tackle the
organised crime groups our success in increase in armed crime, to reduce same, to target
harming communities targeting organised known OCG associates and to prevent the ease of
through violence and the crime groups, travel by offenders to commit crime using
sale and supply of drugs emerging threats and firearms. The benefits and successes of Operation
challenges Hybrid to policing and the communities are
significant and evident and have impacted
significantly on reducing serious criminality by
OCGs. It is under constant review.
Operation PIER members continue to target
organised begging in the Grafton St and environs,
while COMPOL & Operation PIER make continued
efforts to target sale and supply of drugs in the B
District, specifically within environs of Pearse
House and Mercer House. Work with issue of drug
dealing in Whelan House/O’Rahilly House. Is
ongoing with Proactive Patrols (uniform and plain
clothes ).
Drugs Detection Quarterly reporting on An Garda Síochána On going The Drugs Unit have had a number of detections
the sale/supply of in parks in recent months, this is due to the
drugs. increased high policing presence in parks and
public spaces for the purpose of Covid high –vis
policing.
Drug testing devices are now in use at some
checkpoints and this has resulted in the number of
drug driving arrests up this year.
74 Simple Possession / and 56 Sale and Supply
detections in the South East Area from the 1st
January to 16th of March 2021. in DMR South.To keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
actions to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
The Local Authority & An Promote the pilot An Garda On going Gardaí have held cycle security advice briefings
Garda Síochána to develop pedal cycle Síochána where members of the public are encouraged to be
ways of local collaboration registration scheme cycle-safety/security ware and are given advice on
to reduce incidents of which is in operation the need for strong security locking devices on
particular crime in the E & D districts bicycles. Advice is also given on the need to
in an effort to thwart photograph and store cycle unique identity
stolen bikes being numbers.
circulated and to
facilitate the return of Garda Flickr website promoted to identify
“found” bikes to recovered bicycles and reunite them with owners.
owners by the Gardaí.
‘Blue Info Bikes’ were placed in areas of high
bicycle use to promote bike safety and security,
incorporating best practice for securing the bicycle.
Staff at PEMS (Property) office continue efforts to
return all seized and recovered bikes to their
rightful owners through use of PULSE database.
Pictures of stolen & found bicycles are put on the
Garda Síochána Facebook page to gather
information and return the bicycle to it’s rightful
owner.To keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
actions to be person/agency for action
taken key partners
To utilise a partnership Ongoing liaison Dublin City On going Gardaí on patrol are directed to remain alert to this
approach to the removal between Dublin City Council & type of anti-social behavior and report immediately
of graffiti in the South East Council and the An Garda on any spray painting incidents.
Area. Gardaí. Síochána
No complaints of note to the DMRs in Q1.
Evidence provided by
Dublin City Council There has been 800 sq.m of graffiti removed
to An Garda throughout the area by the DCC appointed
Síochána in relation contractor from January 2021 to-date.
to graffiti incidents
where relevant. Graffiti is also removed by individual traders and
residents, Traders groups, Community & Resident
groups, DCC Waste Management and other DCC
Department crews.
There have been 36 reports of Graffiti via the
CRM portal. .
Elimination of incidents of Monitoring of litter Dublin City On going The South East area office has received over 305
illegal dumping in the black spots Council reports of Litter Offences, Bonfire materials and
South East Area illegal dumping throughout the area since the start
Enforcement of of the year.
relevant legislationTo keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of Lead Timescale for Summarise Progress Achieved
actions to be person/agenc action
taken y
key partners
Continue to enforce the Continued Garda An Garda On going Gardaí on patrol are regularly briefed and reminded
Criminal Justice Public Enforcement. Síochána of the issues created by people engaged in street
Order Act 2011 (Begging begging activity at or close to retail / commercial /
Legislation) to combat financial interests.
begging in the area.
Gardaí on patrol disrupt / discourage the activity of
street beggars. Probationer Gardaí receive
instruction in this area frequently.
Operation Pier and Community Policing
continued to focus on problem areas.
The enforcement of the legislation where applicable
continues, with prosecutions through the District
Court.To keep under review the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour and the factors underlying
and contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the South East Area
Strategic Objectives Summary of Lead Timescale for Summarise Progress Achieved
actions to be person/agency action
taken key partners
Provide Estate Statistics provided Dublin City Quarterly Complaints received and dealt with by Housing
Management Statistics in for Council staff, from 1st January 2021 are as follows, :
relation to anti-social Quarterly meetings
behaviour complaints in SEIC/Pembroke Wards:
Dublin City Council
complexes Anti-Social Complaints , 1997 Act :
drug-related - 36.
not drug-related - 56.
Other Complaints (Nuisance) – 108
(Racial Harassment) - 1
201 complaints were dealt with by Housing
Manager and Project Estate Officers.
91 Interviews were held.
Kimmage/Rathmines Ward:
Anti-Social Complaints, 1997 Act :
drug-related - 2.
not drug-related - 0.
Other Complaints (Nuisance) - 55.
57 complaints were dealt with by Housing
Manager and Project Estate Officer.
7 Interviews were held.To reduce the levels of anti-social behaviour in public parks, open spaces and on beaches by
improving co-ordination between An Garda Síochána, Dublin City Council and community
representatives
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Establish regular liaison Regular meetings held Dublin City On going There is ongoing liaison with DCC, An Garda
between An Garda between Dublin City Council & An Síochána and all stakeholders in an effort to reduce
Síochána and Dublin Council & An Garda Garda Síochána anti-social behaviour in parks.
City Council to address Síochána
factors contributing to There has been significant efforts in the district
anti- social behaviour in concentrated on COVID operations including: park
public parks and open patrols, luas patrols, and patrols of hot spots
spaces where youths tend to congregate.
Offenders found committing offences in the parks
are dealt with by way of Adult Caution/J.L.O scheme
if deemed appropriate.
Throughout the Covid 19 Pandemic, there have been
regular patrols of all the public parks in the SE Area
to ensure that social distancing is adhered to & that
there is compliance with the Covid Regulations.
Since we entered Level 5 restrictions, patrolling of St
Stephens Green and Merrion Square has taken place
on a strict schedule of checks to be performed daily
by members of COMPOL and Regular Units. This is
monitored centrally to ensure compliance.
As a result of the February Docklands Forum
meeting feedback, Crime Prevention Officer is
carrying out an assessment of Public Lighting on Sir
John Rogerson's Quay, with a view to additional
lighting to improve feeling of safety and reduce anti
social behaviour.To work together to provide alternatives to anti-social behaviour for young people
(target audience age 10 – 21years)
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
To support the use of Co-ordinate and An Garda On going Community Gardaí and the Juvenile Liaison Officer
sport as an effective tool implement sustainable Síochána & Dublin are establishing ways to interact with schools /clubs
in engaging young sporting programmes City Council etc. during the current pandemic to encourage
people at risk of drug for young people of the students to participate in various sporting activities.
misuse into more South East Area
structured and positive
activitiesTo work together to provide alternatives to anti-social behaviour for young people
(target audience age 10 – 21years)
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
To continue to work in To provide sports An Garda Síochána On going On Monday 15th March 2021 Dublin City Sport &
partnership with programmes using city & Dublin City Wellbeing Partnership was proud to announce
schools, community council facilities and Council the launch of our Virtual Hub, created to ensure
groups and centres to facilities provided by we continue the very important work of supporting
increase access for other organisations. This communities and young people across the city to
young people to sports is achieved by the stay physically and mentally active in a safe
and recreational continuing co-ordination environment during this very challenging time.
facilities in the South of partnership
East Area. programmes in the Once restrictions are eased and lifted the Hub will
South East Area. also provide an invaluable resource in terms of
enhancing and supporting face to face programmes.
Delivery of HUB programmes commenced with
Change For Life programme which has been
bringing children, young adults and older adults
across the city together since 2013 as they embark
on an 8-week journey to health and
happiness. Regardless of age, gender or ability
there is something for everyone in the virtual
Change For Life 2021 which includes fitness classes,
nutrition talks and weekly challenges.
Log on at dcwsphub.ie to explore the Hub and to
start the Change For Life journey.
Juveniles at risk are referred to the Special Garda
Projects for engagement on an almost one-to-one
basis. The Juvenile Liaison Officer will talk with
parents and juveniles and will promote the benefits
of being involved in a project/activity as a way of
avoiding becoming involved in criminality.To work together to provide alternatives to anti-social behaviour for young people
(target audience age 10 – 21years)
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Support the work of the Identify priority groups An Garda Síochána On going DCSWP and Co-funded Officers (Athletics, Boxing,
Garda Juvenile Diversion through effective & Dublin City Cricket, Rowing & Rugby) are currently re-engaging
Programme, the City of communication with the Council. with local schools in the relation to the delivery of
Dublin Youth Services relevant organisations. school programmes at primary and secondary level
Board, the South East Implement partnership following the return to on-site education.
Area Sports programmes between
Development Officer, the Sports Development
National Governing Officer and the relevant
Bodies, School groups.
Completion Coordinator,
Local Drugs Task Force
and Local Community
Groups .To work together to provide alternatives to anti-social behaviour for young people
(target audience age 10 – 21years)
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
To liaise with National Regular communication An Garda On going Irish Athletic Boxing Association
Government Bodies in with National Síochána and
coordinating sports Government Bodies Dublin City Council The Startbox initiative, a partnership
programmes . between the IABA and DCSWP, provides an ideal
opportunity for young people age 10 – 17 years
to first engage with amateur boxing. The
programme is divided into 3 programmes and is
structured to encourage participants to move
through the Bronze, Silver and Gold phases.
DCSWP Boxing Co-funded officers are currently
delivering short ‘zoom-boom’ Startbox online
boxing tutorials. South East area officer Michael
Carruth and South Central area officer Paul
Quinn are tutoring young enthusiasts via the
IABA Youtube Channel (see link below). The
programme commences with various warm up
exercises and finishes with cool down advice. In
between classes, officers are sharing their
expertise with young people in relation to
footwork and awareness skills.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWCJty6SYFt5
zBEIAsnVAUgHIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVE 3 –PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
(Lord Mayors Commission on Anti-Social Behaviour &
South East Area JPC)
To work together to promote the positive benefits of diversity within the community
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Promote Garda Support community An Garda On going All Gardaí continue to interact with persons of all
Services and the role of organisations to help Síochána different ethnic persuasions and reassure them of
the Garda Ethnic promote good our commitment to their wellbeing. Continual
Liaison Officers to relationships between identification of new communities in conjunction
make migrant different communities with partner agencies and providing targeted police
communities aware of and to establish links services to meet their needs. All complaints made
the Garda Intercultural between immigrant by persons from immigrant communities are
and Diversity Office to communities and the thoroughly investigated by Gardaí so as to find the
encourage them to Gardaí and facilitate root cause of the complaint and if racism is
report crimes including and promote the discovered to be a motivating factor to ensure that
racist incidents appropriate reporting it is dealt with effectively and appropriately.
of racist incidents.
The services of the Garda Racial Intercultural
and Diversity office are available to immigrant
communities. Appointed District Ethnic Liaison
Officers will assist persons from migrant
communities when called upon. Ethnic Liaison
Officers at each station in the SE Area continue to
support our new communities and encourage them
to report crime. Additional Ethnic Liaison Officer
Training is currently on hold due to the pandemic.
Liaison continues with the community at the
Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh and
embassies located in the southeast area, including
the American, British, Turkish, Israeli etc.HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVE 4 - WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA JPC
(South East Area JPC)
To enhance the structure and relationship between the Joint Policing Subcommittee and the
Community Safety Fora
Strategic Objectives Summary of actions Lead Timescale Summarise Progress Achieved
to be taken person/agency for action
key partners
Enhance the structure Quarterly meetings of JPC Steering Quarterly Ringsend / Irishtown Community Safety Forum
and relationship between South East Area JPC Committee scheduled to meet 25th March 2021.
the Joint Policing Steering Committee to
Subcommittee and the review and evaluate There has been no meeting in 2021 as yet of
Community Safety Fora performance of JPC the Charlemont / Whitefriar Community Safety
Forum.
Review & evaluate the Bi- annual meetings
effectiveness of JPC and with the Steering No issues raised formally via the JPC.
CSF structures with the Committee and CSF
objective of improving representatives
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