There are around 330 Reserves across the country.
The local knowledge from Garda Reserves can be key in resolving conflict.
That's the claim from Inspector Alan Kerin, who's in charge of the Garda Reserves in Laois Offaly.
They've launched a new campaign aimed at recruiting more members, with around 330 Garda Reserves across the country, but a target of 1,000 set within the next two years.
Inspector Kerin says they are often looking for people with more life experience:
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