This article is from page 1 of the 2011-08-09 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 1 JPG
THE HEAD OF the Clare Garda Division has expressed concern at the high rate of retirements from the force, which will result in dwindling numbers involved in policing across the county. More than 20 gardaí in the Clare Garda Division – where the force had stood at around 320 – retired last year and at least 12 are expected to leave the force this year. A recruitment embargo means that no new gardaí will be trained in the next few years. Chief Supt John Kerin is very much in favour of community policing and ensuring significant numbers of gardaí are visible on the streets. Yet, some decisions will have to be taken in an effort to cope with the decreased numbers.