Joint Policing Committee Support

Local authorities, together with An Garda Síochána (national police), elected representatives and community and voluntary groups, may set up and support committees to discuss local policing issues. These issues include crime, public disorder and antisocial behaviour and recommend ways to help reduce crime and improve public safety.

Carlow County Council’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) provides a dedicated forum to support consultation, cooperation and synergy on policing and crime issues between the Garda Síochána, Carlow County Council officials, elected representatives and the community and voluntary sectors. A JPC operates in each of the local authority areas, with 31 in total.