What is it?
Safer Blanchardstown is the Local Community Policing Forum set up as part of the provisions contained in the Garda Siochána Act 2005.

Safer Blanchardstown aims through a partnership approach to increase communication, trust and relevant information exchange between local residents and appropriate authorities. The forum also aims to ensure that all residents have an opportunity to take part in shaping policing priorities for their area in order to help tackle issues of crime, drug dealing, anti-social behaviour and other criminal activity.

How does it work?
The most important aspect of the work of Safer Blanchardstown is facilitating the holding of regular Public Meetings which are open to all local residents and attended by senior Gardaí and Fingal County Council officials. At these meetings residents are free to raise community safety issues that cause concern or impacts negatively on their quality of life. All issues raised are noted and will be addressed by the officials at the next public meeting held in the area.

Area of operation:
The areas of operation of Safer Blanchardstown are the same as that of the Local Drugs Task Force which are: Corduff, Mulhuddart, Blakestown, Mountview, Hartstown and Huntstown.

Board of Management
The Board of Management of Safer Blanchardstown is responsible for the day to day running of the programme and is made up of representatives from: Gardaí, Fingal County Council, Blanchardstown Local Drugs Task Force, RAPID, 2 elected Public Representatives and 4 elected Community Representatives. The board considers the more complex issues raised at public meetings and may forward recommendations on to the Joint Policing Committee to which Safer Blanchardstown reports twice annually.

 

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