A new Garda Schools Programme lesson on Coco’s Law was launched this week.
It empowers students to recognise key offences and understand they are legally accountable for their digital actions.
The lesson is available to be delivered nationwide. Email schoolsprogramme@garda.ie.
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A new virus has arrived which targets the system that powers Apple devices. Here’s what you need to know 👇
Victims of the malware should consult a competent cyber security professional and report the crime to their local Garda Station.
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Photo of two members of An Garda Síochána with two dogs.
Happy St Patrick's Day from the Garda Dog Unit! ☘️🐶
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh ☘️
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Happy International Women’s Day to all of the women working in An Garda Síochána, who have chosen a role where every day they are #KeepingPeopleSafe.
We thank them for their service, and we encourage more women interested in policing to consider joining - and further bolster our ranks!
#IWD2026
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#AdultSupportAndProtection #SeeSomethingSaySomething #KeepingPeopleSafe #Grampian #ActAgainstHarm
We hate to state the obvious, but we’re going to anyway: Stop leaving the keys in your vehicles.
The statistics around farm vehicle theft are staggering – with a large volume of stolen vehicles being driven away with the owner’s own keys.
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It can feel like the internet is becoming increasingly difficult to supervise given children can access it through phones, tablets and even their game consoles.
Here’s what you need to consider...
#SaferInternetDay #KeepingPeopleSafe
Holding your mobile phone – even for a split second – is against the law. It only takes a split second of distracted driving for tragedy to strike. Put the phone away.
#KeepingPeopleSafe #RoadSafety
Our Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau is aware of a WhatsApp scam circulating asking you to verify a new connection. Be careful before you accept the message as true.
Check out the attached infographic for more information.
#KeepingPeopleSafe #BeCyberAware
Naas Community Gardaí were on mountain bike patrol when they encountered a person texting and driving.
When confronted, the driver denied having her phone in her hand – despite being caught red-handed 🤯
€120 FCPN and 3 penalty points were issued.
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Every glance at your phone while driving risks your life - and someone else’s. Think about that.
Developed in collaboration with @unioflimerick.bsky.social, as part of our Road Safety Reimagined project - this important message was created by young students, for young students.
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‘On The Beat’ - a four-part ride-along docuseries - provides rare access to the work of Garda members in Waterford, Limerick and Monaghan.
Watch the first episode tonight at 9.35pm on @news.rte.ie and join our members #OnTheBeat
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A member of An Garda Siochana standing outside a locked jail cell, smiling. Inside the cell is someone dressed up as the Grinch!
Nothing to see here, just Christmas being protected.
From all of us here at An Garda Síochana, we wish you a safe and Merry Christmas.
#KeepingPeopleSafe #MerryChristmas
Graphic showing a speed van on the side of a road with writing on the graphic about some individual speed detections.
An Garda Síochána detected 1,038 drivers travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit during National #Slowdown Day which ran for 24 hours on 23 Dec.
The aim of #Slowdown Day is to promote safer driving and reduce speed-related collisions nationwide.
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If you're going away for Christmas, make sure your home looks occupied.
✔️Use time switches on lights.
✔️Have your neighbour collect post and check everything is secure.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
So far this National #Slowdown Day, members of An Garda Síochána, along with GoSafe mobile and static safety cameras, have detected nearly 150 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.
Examples of high speeds detected 👇
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If you are expecting deliveries, always make sure there is someone to collect it or arrange for a trusted neighbour to take it in.
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Don't leave Christmas presents on view from outside your home. Conceal packaging of expensive items when recycling.
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We are appealing to all those who will be taking to the roads to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.
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⚠️ Seized over 650 vehicles for a range of offences under the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
⚠️ Issued over 435 Fixed Charge Notices for the offence of using a mobile phone while driving and over 80 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for seat belt offences.
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⚠️ Detected over 5,390 drivers detected for speeding offences by An Garda Síochána, along with Static Safety Cameras, and Mobile Safety Camera Vans, by our Road Safety Partners, GoSafe.
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⚠️ Arrested 170 people for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
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Over the past week (15/12/2025 – 21/12/2025) An Garda Síochána have carried out over 2,000 checkpoints.
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Lock up and Light up!
🔐Secure all doors and windows.
💡Leave a light on.
🔑Store keys safely, away from letterboxes or windows, and don't forget to set your alarm.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Park your car in a secure and well-lit area and make sure all doors and windows are locked.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Take care of your Christmas shopping and never leave it unattended, especially in your car.
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At ATM's only take out as much money as you will need. Cover your pin number and call us if you believe the machine has been compromised.
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Take care when carrying your handbag, smartphone or tablet in crowded areas. Keep them in a safe location, within view.
12 Safety Tips for Christmas 🎄 #KeepingPeopleSafe
You, your family or friends should never walk home alone. Remember, there is safety in numbers.
12 Safety Tips for Christmas 🎄 #KeepingPeopleSafe
