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13/03/2020
Student Garda To Be Called Up Early Over Disorder Fears
Gardaí are set to announce a new policing plan to respond to the current Covid-19 outbreak.
It is understood that garda will step up "high visibility" patrols in an effort to provide "comfort and support to communities".
According to reports, garda had to attend a supermarket in Dublin 15 as altercations were breaking out between customers stockpiling items.
It is understood that more than 320 student garda officers are to be called up to bolster patrols, along with the hiring of 210 extra vehicles. It has also been reported that officers due to retire in April will be offered the opportunity to stay with the force for an extra three months.
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It is understood that garda will step up "high visibility" patrols in an effort to provide "comfort and support to communities".
According to reports, garda had to attend a supermarket in Dublin 15 as altercations were breaking out between customers stockpiling items.
It is understood that more than 320 student garda officers are to be called up to bolster patrols, along with the hiring of 210 extra vehicles. It has also been reported that officers due to retire in April will be offered the opportunity to stay with the force for an extra three months.
(MH/CM)
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