Garda Regional Support Units -Success??

shakin

At the time of the launch of this there was some questions about its roe and use, but watch the news since its introduction itseems to be more and more prevalent. The recent bringong to court of roy collins's suspected murderer was the latest http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0416/collinsr.html
So has the rsu been a success it seems to me ( a civilian) that before a suspect would be brought before the courts under armed detective escort, now it seems rsu have assumed that role so is it correct that detectives time has been freed up from the courts protection to do their detective work?
What has members who have worked with them thught so far?

Turner

They have tazed alot of violent and armed people bringing very dangerous situations to an end. This less lethal force i think may have actually saved gougers lives.

As well as that the more serious criminals gangs (bank robbers, aggrevated burglars and ram raiding traveller gangs) know that if they do come in contact with the RSU and and they do not drop their weapons they will actually get shot.

They had it handy doing ram raids in the countryside of limerick and north cork in a stolen volvo or high powered audi with 5 lads on board. If they did meet the local patrol car they would simply ram them and try and attack the two unarmed gardai with baseball bats and sledge hammers. Now if they hear on their scanners the RSU are involved they know to get the hell out of dodge.

The RSU like the ERU or OCU would be more than happy to leave some coked up high class criminal dead on the ground with a loaded glock still in his hand.

TheNog

I havent worked with the RSU but I voted Yes cos I like the idea of their set-up. I just hope that when they are nationwide there are enough deployed

donvito99

I voted yes because it means that when(if) all thirty units are rolled out across the country, it means that there's a highly trained, well equiped unit to complement other gardai on the beat.

Outkast_IRE

Im down in cork and there are some new garda jeep type vehicles with the new lights on the roof . My friends are under the impression that the gardai who take out these vehicles are armed units , like they are always armed response or somethin?
Is this the case are the units in these new jeeps with lights armed

Turner

If these are the jeeps, yes they are armed.

They are only in Cork Limerick waterford and kerry afaik



The red bit inbetween the lights says armed support unit.

By the way most gardai in unmarked cars if they are in plain clothes are armed also, but they have to keep their guns hidden under a shirt or suit jacket. You will never see the weapons.

Here they are pictured on the square in templemore for a press photo shoot.

For so long bank robbers have been drawing their weapons on unarmed gardai and getting away. Pull them on these guys and I hope you have your will made.

easyeason3

I was wondering what the story was with these.
I was driving one day & the new cop car passed me & the red light had Peugeot written on it, there was a peugeot 206 in front of it.
Why is the make of the car in writing on the sign?

eroo

They a very high profile presence here in Limerick. Whether it's public order or armed checkpoints, they are having an effect.

eroo

Chief--- wrote: »

If these are the jeeps, yes they are armed.

They are only in Cork Limerick waterford and kerry afaik

I thought it was just Cork and Limerick?

Hooch

Chief--- wrote: »

If these are the jeeps, yes they are armed.

They are only in Cork Limerick waterford and kerry afaik


By the way most gardai in unmarked cars if they are in plain clothes are armed also, but they have to keep their guns hidden under a shirt or suit jacket. You will never see the weapons.

They RSU at present are based in Cork and Limerick. There area of operations is Cork City, Cork North, Cork West, Limerick and Kerry (Southern Garda Region), Waterford is not part of the southern region.

Clada always wears a size too small to show his weapon:p:D:D:D

easyeason3 wrote: »

I was wondering what the story was with these.
I was driving one day & the new cop car passed me & the red light had Peugeot written on it, there was a peugeot 206 in front of it.
Why is the make of the car in writing on the sign?

I have no idea what your saying. The LED bar has several preprogrammed scrolling messages which include AGS, Armed Response Unit, Stop, etc (all in Irish also)

eroo wrote: »

I thought it was just Cork and Limerick?

Kerry also, above dude!

the locust

Even if they haven't intervened in many incidents - You can't measure what RSU or even the member out on the beat etc... are preventing, RSU is a massive deterent to armed criminals

easyeason3

nice guy always wrote: »

They RSU at present are based in Cork and Limerick. There area of operations is Cork City, Cork North, Cork West, Limerick and Kerry (Southern Garda Region), Waterford is not part of the southern region.

Clada always wears a size too small to show his weapon:p:D:D:D



I have no idea what your saying. The LED bar has several preprogrammed scrolling messages which include AGS, Armed Response Unit, Stop, etc (all in Irish also)



Kerry also, above dude!

Ah right. I won't embarrass myself so by explaining my theory on it!

eroo

nice guy always wrote: »

They RSU at present are based in Cork and Limerick. There area of operations is Cork City, Cork North, Cork West, Limerick and Kerry (Southern Garda Region), Waterford is not part of the southern region.

Clada always wears a size too small to show his weapon:p:D:D:D



I have no idea what your saying. The LED bar has several preprogrammed scrolling messages which include AGS, Armed Response Unit, Stop, etc (all in Irish also)



Kerry also, above dude!

I'm surprised they are in Kerry? Suppose someone has to tackle the sheep gangs..

eroo

easyeason3 wrote: »

Ah right. I won't embarrass myself so by explaining my theory on it!

I'd like to hear your theory on it:)

kerry4sam

eroo wrote: »

I'm surprised they are in Kerry? Suppose someone has to tackle the sheep gangs..

easyeason3 wrote: »

Ah right. I won't embarrass myself so by explaining my theory on it!

would your theory be along the same lines as Eroo's?

easyeason3

eroo wrote: »

I'd like to hear your theory on it:)

I thought that if a driver had given the Guards a reason to pull them over that the make of the car would flash in red lights to alert the driver it's their car they have the issue with.

I'm after reddening up & hanging my head in shame here. Normally I'm not this blonde!

Hooch

easyeason3 wrote: »

Ah right. I won't embarrass myself so by explaining my theory on it!

A go on fire out the theory so to speak!!!

eroo wrote: »

I'm surprised they are in Kerry? Suppose someone has to tackle the sheep gangs..

Hey....it'll be a long time before ye see them in Clare!!!:D:p

kerry4sam wrote: »

would your theory be along the same lines as Eroo's?

Dont mind eroo Kerry.....give him kick:D

Also good link with good news video footage of RSU

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0416/collinsr.html

eroo

easyeason3 wrote: »

I thought that if a driver had given the Guards a reason to pull them over that the make of the car would flash in red lights to alert the driver it's their car they have the issue with.

I'm after reddening up & hanging my head in shame here. Normally I'm not this blonde!

Sure how would ya be expected to know? I couldn't tell ya either!!

Hooch

easyeason3 wrote: »

I thought that if a driver had given the Guards a reason to pull them over that the make of the car would flash in red lights to alert the driver it's their car they have the issue with.

I'm after reddening up & hanging my head in shame here. Normally I'm not this blonde!

Yes very good idea.......except Irish people dont use their mirrors!! I once followed a car 26 kms.......yes 26:eek::eek: before it stopped!!! (never saw me!!:eek:, sure you'd never see the patrol car lit up like christmas)

Its ok we like blond in here;):D:):p

easyeason3

eroo wrote: »

Sure how would ya be expected to know? I couldn't tell ya either!!

Well I'm sure the flashing blue lights might be a good indication, as would a quick flick of the siren, chances are you wouldn't need to know the make of car you happen to be driving as you would probably have a good idea of that...unless of course it's me!

cork1

Chief--- wrote: »

If these are the jeeps, yes they are armed.

They are only in Cork Limerick waterford and kerry afaik



The red bit inbetween the lights says armed support unit.

By the way most gardai in unmarked cars if they are in plain clothes are armed also, but they have to keep their guns hidden under a shirt or suit jacket. You will never see the weapons.

Here they are pictured on the square in templemore for a press photo shoot.

For so long bank robbers have been drawing their weapons on unarmed gardai and getting away. Pull them on these guys and I hope you have your will made.

look the odds are nobody will agree with me but i reckon these lads will never fire a round off. they are a deterant to armed gangs simple as. it wouldnt surprise me one bit if they were warned not to fire their weapons.

eroo

nice guy always wrote: »

Hey....it'll be a long time before ye see them in Clare!!!:D:p



Dont mind eroo Kerry.....give him kick:D

I've seen them in Clare.. driving through:D

'give him kick'? That's just those sheep gangs do!:rolleyes:

Hooch

eroo wrote: »

I've seen them in Clare.. driving through:D

'give him kick'? That's just those sheep gangs do!:rolleyes:

Ok slagging over in the usual general thread....lets go, Kerry too:D!!!

easyeason3

nice guy always wrote: »

Yes very good idea.......except Irish people dont use their mirrors!! I once followed a car 26 kms.......yes 26:eek::eek: before it stopped!!! (never saw me!!:eek:, sure you'd never see the patrol car lit up like christmas)

Its ok we like blond in here;):D:):p

Even though I'm blonde I'd probably twig it at around 25 kms

eroo

nice guy always wrote: »

Ok slagging over in the usual general thread....lets go, Kerry too:D!!!

After you..

Hooch

easyeason3 wrote: »

Even though I'm blonde I'd probably twig it at around 25 kms

So lesson of the day....look in mirrors every ten to 15 second to be continualy aware of the presence, position and movement of other road users!!!

That way Nice guy remains.......well nice:D

easyeason3

nice guy always wrote: »

So lesson of the day....look in mirrors every ten to 15 second to be continualy aware of the presence, position and movement of other road users!!!

That way Nice guy remains.......well nice:D

So what's the most ridiculous excuse you've been given by a motorist?

I got caught for no tax, it was out about three months. In that three months I managed to get bandaged up for severe sunburn, being in a neck collar & being on crutches. All of which meant I couldn't drive.
It was the first morning back driving after all of my mishaps & I got stopped at a checkpoint. I tried explaining to the Guard why it wasn't taxed & in fairness it does sound far fetched but unfortunately for me it was all true.

maglite

cork1 wrote: »

will never fire a round off.

That would be the hope i assume.


Are the doors armored in the car?

Hooch

maglite wrote: »

That would be the hope i assume.


Are the doors armored in the car?

Not a question for open forum mes thinks!:)

Outkast_IRE

ya thats the jeeps alright but i see the lads driving into my nice quiet estate in them and they in the usual garda uniforms looks like they just doin the rounds?

easyeason3

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

ya thats the jeeps alright but i see the lads driving into my nice quiet estate in them and they in the usual garda uniforms looks like they just doin the rounds?

It's called going for a gawk & I do that to but because I don't drive a white landcruiser with GARDAI written on it means I get away with it...just