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Garda patrol cars are white or silver in colour, with a fluorescent yellow and blue bordered horizontal strip, accompanied by the Garda crest as livery. A half battenburg pattern is used on Traffic Corps cars. Unmarked patrol cars are also used in the course of regular, traffic and investigatory duties. Specialist units, such as the ERU utilise armored vehicles for special operations.

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Most uniformed members of the Garda Síochána do not routinely carry firearms. Individual Gardaí have been issued with ASP extendable batons and pepper spray as their standard issue weapons while handcuffs are provided as restraints.

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Picture of two Irish police officers.

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It was disbanded after the end of the war in October 1923 and elements of it were absorbed into the Dublin Metropolitan Police. In Dublin, policing remained the responsibility of the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP, founded 1836) until it merged with the Garda Síochána in 1925.

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In the United States, it seems obvious that police officers carry guns and are allowed to use them. In other places, however, this would be considered a provocation and a violation of law. In Britain, Ireland, Norway, Iceland and New Zealand, officers are unarmed when they are on patrol.

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Why are the police called Garda in Ireland?

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Why are the police called Garda in Ireland?

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The Republic of Ireland has a single national civilian police force, Garda Síochána na hÉireann (Guardians of the Peace of Ireland). This force is responsible for all aspects of territorial civil policing.

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I chose An Garda Siochana because when I leave school I would like to become a Garda

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Some of An Garda Síochána’s core functions include:

the detection and prevention of crime;

ensuring our nation’s security;

reducing the incidence of fatal and serious injuries on our roads and improving road safety;

working with communities to prevent anti-social behaviour;

promoting an inter-agency approach to problem solving and improving the overall quality of life.

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Today, An Garda Síochána is a community based organisation with over 14,500 Garda and Civilian employees, who serve all sections of the community.
Headquartered in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, we are represented in every county in Ireland, listening to, acting and working with the community. The current Garda Commissioner is Nóirín O’Sullivan.

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An Garda Síochána is the national police service of Ireland.  The Mission of An Garda Síochána is Working with Communities to Protect and Serve.