Gerry G wrote: » There are no Garda powers available to Gardai to take a robust approach to junkies no matter what people may think. If they hassle them on the streets and search them ad nauseam then joe bleeding heart takes out his phone, records the big bullying Garda and posts it all over social media. Some social media sites are actively trying to identify guards, their addresses and members of their families. Why would a guard bother? If the reply is, "because it's their job", I can understand but they get no support from their supervisors or the government who are the cause of this mess in the first place.
Atoms for Peace wrote: » Dublin needs a "hamsterdam", let them roam free in their natural environment away from decent people.
Spanish Eyes wrote: » Gardai (I think) are getting bodycams. Is that right? Would be interesting to see the footage, and it should be admissable in evidence to judges too. I can dream on I suppose I think with respect that some are missing the point, it is not about the powers the Gardai have versus the judicial system, it is all about giving a bit of reassurance to law abiding citizens in the city. That means presence and patrols. End of story.
SEPT 23 1989 wrote: » They can smell fear and that post is reeking of it
Jimmy McGill wrote: » Right so a Garda walks up to someone who's pupils are dilated and they can tell they're under the influence of drugs, are you trying to say they have no powers to bring them back to the Garda Station for a drug search if they find nothing in their pockets? It puts heat on them and they wouldn't like the hassle, resulting in them not frequenting the city centre anymore And yes it is their job, if I didn't do my job properly I don't think I'd be in my job for very long
Gerry G wrote: » The man power just simply isn't there. The normal guard on the street nowadays spend hours sitting in front of a computer dealing with crap initiatives dreamed up by a well paid somebody who has never done a days policing in their lives. Ask any guard of any rank how much time they spend in front of a computer screen nowadays. You'll be shocked
Jimmy McGill wrote: » Genuinely can't remember the last time I seen the Garda patrolling on foot around the city centre. It used to be a common sight up until circa 2008, now you never see them anymore.
Gerry G wrote: » If they did that to every person they meet in Dublin city with dilated pupils what do you think the outcome would be?
mondeo wrote: » I don't fancy getting HIV from a needle stuck in my arm by an unpredictable homeless drug addict who can't control himself... So yes, I am afraid
Jimmy McGill wrote: » They seem to have plenty of time for checkpoints and watching sky sports/playing pool in the station
Spanish Eyes wrote: » The man/woman power IS there. It is just not utilised proficiently. But what do I know I am not Drew Harris either.
Spanish Eyes wrote: » The man/woman power IS there. It is just not utilised proficiently. But what do I know I am not Drew Harris either. But he is on a five year contract I think. And needs to see what is going on regarding crap computerised initiatives and so on. I have no idea what goes on in a Garda station (obviously), but good top management would sort all that crap out stat. If they were good managers. The will is not there it seems. I had good vibes for Harris, hope he will deliver. Often wondered if there would be any benefit in having Regional autonomy within the Gardai, yes, I know, corruption etc. But not every city is as large and diverse as Dublin and it really needs its own Garda Force suitably funded now. It is so obvious.
Gerry G wrote: » Yeah yeah, it's all been said before. The checkpoints thing is great pr dreamed up by senior managers. Looks great on the rte news etc etc. Mostly done by traggic corps guards who wont be walking the beat stopping junkies
Jimmy McGill wrote: » So what about the pool tables and sky sports in garda stations thing?
Gerry G wrote: » That I cant answer which I'm sure you probably cant anyway. It's like the Garda loving their doughnuts thing. I've never actually seen a garda in a doughnut shop or even eating a doughnut but it sounds good to some people to spout these things.
Jimmy McGill wrote: » The difference being that its a fact that garda stations have pool tables and sky sports, Garda Gerry.
Gerry G wrote: » Every garda station has a pool table and sky sports? Really Jimmy? Really? I'd like to see you backing up this "fact"? Can you do that for us?
AnMuinteoirOg wrote: » Their entitled to a 45 min break during their shift. Would you like them to stare at the wall during their break?
Jimmy McGill wrote: » https://www.herald.ie/news/probe-as-gardai-spend-62000-of-taxpayers-money-on-tv-packages-34908308.html
Jimmy McGill wrote: » You won't make the detective unit anyway.
Jimmy McGill wrote: » You really believe they only watch it during their break? Especially if a sergeant or higher up rank isn't around? All on tax payers money to boot
Junkyard Tom wrote: » They should be banned from the city centre and detained in some sort of drying out detention centre if they don't observe the ban.
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