MEMBERS of the community policing team at Roxboro Road Garda Station conducted patrols around Colbert Station and on local trains as part of Operation Twin Tracks.
The operation formed part of a national day of engagement, observed on October 8, involving a nationwide joint effort by An Garda Síochána, Irish Rail, and Luas to combat anti-social behaviour and improve safety on public transport.
Limerick Gardaí took part on the day, providing an information stand with crime prevention advice for commuters at Colbert Station, as well as carrying out route patrols.
Gardaí were visible on trains incorporating Limerick, Limerick Junction, Castleconnell, Birdhill, Nenagh, Cloughjordan, Roscrea, Ballbrophy, Templemore, Thurles, Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel, and Carrick on Suir.
Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries, Garda National Community Engagement, said that “An Garda Síochána, as part of Operation Twin Tracks, encourages and supports this ongoing opportunity to engage positively with the users of public transport, Iarnród Éireann, Transdev Ireland (LUAS), and the National Transport Authority (NTA).”
“This engagement day affords An Garda Síochána the opportunity to maintain a visible presence on board these services while encouraging security and safety on board while preventing and detecting anti-social behaviour,” Chief Superintendent Humphries added.
The two primary elements to Operation Twin Tracks involve community engagement and rail safety, which Gardaí hope will be achieved through high visibility public engagement and delivery of crime prevention advice.
Elsewhere, high visibility patrolling will concentrate on rail and light rail transport within the Dublin Metropolitan Region and nationwide on intercity routes.
