'Shocking and disturbing' that some gardai ignored offences given importance of roads policing in 'saving lives', Drew Harris says
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The Crowe Report revealed that while most gardaí in Roads Policing Units are dedicated and productive, a minority were found to be unproductive and demotivated. Resource issues, lack of training, and poor work ethic among some officers contributed to these findings. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris termed the report's conclusions as 'shocking and disturbing.' He emphasized the serious implications of underperformance for public safety and urged collective efforts to rebuild trust with the community and improve police effectiveness.
Commissioner Harris stated that the findings of the Crowe Report were 'shocking and disturbing, particularly given the importance of this work in saving lives and preventing life-altering injuries.' He highlighted the dedication of the majority of roads policing gardaí, while acknowledging a notable minority who were unproductive and unconcerned with their work.
The Crowe Report found that some gardaí in roads policing are demotivated and fail to perform their duties, reflecting a breach of trust with the public, according to Commissioner Drew Harris.
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