Blanchardstown, as part of the K district, currently has 4 Juvenile Liaison Gardai and one Sergeant with overall responsibility for the D.M.R. West
.The programme is legislated for under the Children Act of 2001.
J.L.O. (juvenile liaison officers) deal with children from 12 years to their 18 th birthday who have come to Garda attention. They also work closely with local youth projects including the WEB and ORB projects in Blanchardstown.
In 2007 approximately 1200 referrals regarding juveniles were recorded for the K district, with approximately 500 of these relating to the Blanchardstown area.
These youths were dealt with either by way of informal, formal or restorative cautions or faced prosecution.
Sgt Eamonn Tuohy and his staff, Garda Martin Callanan, Garda Jane Scott, Garda Mick Molloy and Garda Anna Gorry are willing to assist and advise with matters pertaining to the Programme and can be contacted at Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 6667044.

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The drugs unit in Blanchardstown Garda Station is currently staffed by a Sergeant and six Gardai who are responsible for drug related crime in the Blanchardstown sub-district. Blanchardstown as a sub-district covers a large geographical area and members of the unit are reliant on the community to help them identify drug-related activity and trends in their respective areas and estates. Sergeant Ger Quinn, who is in charge of the unit, welcomes any input from members of the community and anybody with information or concerns can contact the office at 01-6667049 or 01-6667050. All calls will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.