More Gardaí Are Back on The Beat In A Midlands Town

Portlaoise have recently adopted the Sectoral Policing Scheme.

A new initiative in Laois will see more Gardai back on the beat. 

Under the Sectoral Policing scheme, Portlaoise has been divided into eight zones, with a community garda appointed to cover each area. 

Superintendent in Portlaoise, Eamon Curley says it will give the local community a chance to engage and build a relationship with their dedicated garda. 

He says the programme has been successful in other areas of the country:

Anyone wanting to learn more, can visit the interactive map here.

Alternatively they can email Portlaoise.Community@garda.ie or call Portlaoise Garda Station on (057)8674100

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