Publication
The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI)
- Published on: 4 August 2021
- Last updated on: 9 December 2024
The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI) report outlines 10 key principles for the future of policing in Ireland.
Key Principles
| 1 | Human Rights are the foundation and purpose of policing | |
| 2 | Policing and national security are not the responsibility of the police alone | |
| 3 | Accountability and oversight structures for policing should be clear and effective | |
| 4 | Internal governance must be strong and efficient | |
| 5 | Police duties should be clearly defined and resources deployed accordingly | |
| 6 | An Garda Síochána should be structured and managed to support front line policing | |
| 7 | The people of An Garda Síochána are its greatest resource | |
| 8 | Policing must be information-led | |
| 9 | Policing should be seen as a profession | |
| 10 | Policing must be adaptive, innovative and cost effective |
The Report
The report and full details of the 10 Key Principles and recommendations are available below.
The Future of Policing in Ireland Report
The Future of Policing in Ireland Report
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CoFPI - Key Recommendations and Principles
CoFPI - Key Recommendations and Principles
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More Information
For more detailed information see www.policereform.ie