Garda Text Alert System Provides Additional Wicklow Crime Prevention Benefit – Harris
9th June 2013 - Simon Harris TD
Wicklow Fine Gael TD & former Chair of County Wicklow’s Policing Committee, Simon Harris, has welcomed the roll out of the Garda Bray Text Alert System.
Deputy Harris stated that ‘This system provides an opportunity for Neighbourhood Watch Schemes to assist the Gardai in ensuring that North Wicklow remains a safe place in which to live. It also allows Gardai to more effectively police the area and also allows them to alert other groups in the area to the prospective problems. This will allow for more effective and efficient use of resources while also the prospective problems. This will allow for more effective and efficient use of resources while also empowering local communities in protecting their homes and families.
‘The system works by allowing the texter to forward details to the Garda Communications Room who will contact the texter to verify the information received. It is important that individual communities have an active hand in developing and supporting their area and ensuring that the area remain a safe environment.
‘I hope that this system is widely engaged with and that the initial positive reaction by members of the public is built on so as to ensure that this resource is something that the entire community of Bray, Greystones and North Wicklow gain significant benefit from.
‘I want to congratulate the Gardai on this innovative programme and to encourage them to work to roll out this programme in additional areas across County Wicklow and across Ireland.’
ENDS
Simon Harris TD
WicklowSimon Harris TD is the Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael. He was elected by Dáil Éireann to the role…
Related news
Speech of the Taoiseach-elect, Simon Harris T.D., Nomination as Taoiseach, Dáil Éireann Tuesday, 9th April 2024
Ceann Comhairle, Go raibh maith agaibh as ucht bhur gcuid vótaí. Buíochas le Peter agus Heather do na focail chineálta.…
9th April 2024Speech of the Leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris T.D.,
A dhaoine uaisle, a chairde, oíche mhaith agaibh go léir agus fáilte go Gaillimh. I am deeply honoured to address…
6th April 2024Speech of Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, TD, following his election as Leader of Fine Gael
Dia dhiabh, A chairde, My dear friends, It is the honour of my life to lead this great party,…
24th March 2024