Garda changes in Cork aims to focus on community policing

An Garda Siochana are aiming to increase their presence and engagement with communities in Co Cork.

The force has announced a re-structure of divisions, with community engagement at the heart of the switch.

A Community Engagement Superintendent has been appointed to South West, North West and North East divisions.

An Garda Siochana says the new model will help provide an enhanced service across County Cork. 

The breakdown of divisions are outlined below, following confirmation from the Garda Press Office.

Cork South West (Bandon) Community Engagement
Superintendent Cornelius Crowley

• • Bandon
• • Kinsale
• • Innishannon
• • Ballinhassig
• • Timoleague
• • Kilbrittain
• • Ballineen
• • Clonakilty
• • Rosscarbery
• • Skibbereen
• • Dunmanway
• • Drinagh
• • Baltimore
• • Bantry
• • Durrus
• • Schull
• • Drimoleague
• • Castletownbere
• • Glengarriff
• • Kealkill
• • Ballydehob

Cork North West (Mallow) Community Engagement
Superintendent Gary McPolin

• • Mallow
• • Charleville
• • Kanturk
• • Buttevant
• • Doneraile
• • Milford
• • Liscarroll
• • Newmarket
• • Glantane
• • Macroom
• • Baile Bhuirne
• • Tarelton
• • Millstreet
• • Coachford
• • Beal Atha An Ghaorthaidh
• • Rathmore
• • Boherbue
• • Crookstown
• • Ballydesmond

Cork North East (Midleton) Community Engagement
Superintendent Adrian Gamble

• • Midleton
• • Cobh
• • Youghal
• • Ballycotton
• • Carrigtwohill
• • Killeagh
• • Cloyne
• • Whitegate
• • Fermoy
• • Mitchelstown
• • Kildmery
• • Watergrasshill
• • Rathcormac
• • Castletownroche
• • Kilworth
• • Ballynoe

Operating Model project lead and Assistant Commissioner, Southern Region, Eileen Foster said:

"The changes coming into effect will enable us to provide a more responsive, efficient, and improved service to local communities across County Cork. This will help provide enhanced investigations into crimes against vulnerable groups, including sexual crimes, and community policing teams dedicated to identifying and addressing local issues. Today’s announcements highlight the progress we've made and plan to continue in the coming months as we continue implementation of the Garda Operating Model.”