The Crowe Report revealed that a minority of gardaí in Roads Policing Units exhibited unproductive behavior due to poor management and lack of sanctions for performance. While most gardaí were found to be dedicated and professional, the report underlined the troubling existence of disinterested officers who deliberately ignored traffic offences. Resource constraints, including insufficient access to training for driving roads policing cars, further contributed to productivity issues. Commissioner Drew Harris expressed concern over the findings, emphasizing the erosion of public trust due to any failure to perform duties.
A lack of sanctions for poor performance and the absence of effective management led to a culture to take root in roads policing units whereby some gardaí deliberately avoided traffic offences.
Commissioner Harris described the findings of the Crowe Report as 'shocking and disturbing', highlighting the importance of this work in saving lives and preventing life-altering injuries.
The report found that the majority of roads policing gardaí were professional, dedicated, and productive, but identified a significant cohort of officers who are disinterested and have a poor work ethic.
Commissioner Harris emphasized that any members of An Garda Síochána failing to perform their duties breach the trust of the public, who depend on them for safety.
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