The Policed Podcast

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This week on Policed, we talk to Michelle Gavin, who worked for Debenhams in Waterford for over 25 years. She was on the picket in Waterford for over a year, and tells us about the interactions they had with An Garda Síochána. We examine in detail how the Gardaí were used in the dispute, but also question whether they had to act as they did. Michelle Byrne, of Unite, also joins us to tease through those bigger questions the policing of trade union disputes.

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This week we speak to Neil, whose sister Donna was killed while she was cycling in 2016. Neil talks to us about his interactions with the Gardaí after her death, how supportive the liaison officer could be, but how difficult it was to find out key information.

We also consider the inquest process and the Garda role in that. Liam Herrick of the ICCL joins us to share findings from their recent report on the coroner system. (This episode builds on our last episode with Conn, and we recommend listening to that first.)

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This week we consider and focus on the Garda role of road safety. In particular, Conn from Cork talks to us about his experiences of engaging with the Gardaí as a cyclist. The difficulties experienced in the reporting of crime points to cultural stereotyping of cyclists and a dismissal of the seriousness of the issue. We also speak to Mike McKilllen of cyclist.ie who speaks of an institutional blindness towards cyclists.

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We're joined by Prof Clifford Stott of Keele University, a world leading researcher on crowd psychology who has long been involved in advising police forces internationally on the policing of crowds, particularly around football hooliganism. Reflecting on what happened in Dublin this weekend, he explains why it is essential we leave moralising at the door, engage with the underlying issues, and really carefully reflect on how the police action can potentially descalate or exacerbate a crowd situation. This is something An Garda Síochána, city councils and the government need to engage with immediately.

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This week our very own James Leonard, of the Two Norries Podcast, talks to us about his experience of policing. We consider how young people in working class areas are policed and the interventions the Gardaí made in his life. To give context to this, Prof Shadd Maruna of Queens University Belfast, talks to us about the research on resistance: what actually enables people to move away from criminal activity. The episode raises big questions about how the police engage with those involved in drugs, what's considered 'antisocial' and criminal activity.

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In this episode of Policed: the Beat we talked to Helen Hall, CEO of the Policing Authority, about a consultation currently running on what should be the priorities for the work of An Garda Síochána next year. We discuss what it means to prioritise different things, why it matters that the public has a say in this, how it shapes the work of the Gardaí, and what role the Policing Authority plays in all of this.

The consultation is open at www.policingauthority.ie and takes about 10 minutes to complete.

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In the 20th episode of Policed in Ireland, we hear from Kayleigh, about her experiences of reporting sexual violence to An Garda Síochána. We know that this is one of the most underreported crimes, and so hearing what it's like when someone does report is really important. Kayleigh tells us about what it meant as a teenager to report sexual violence, and not have it taken seriously. She is also able, through more recent experiences, to reflect on more responses from Gardaí. A necessary listen.

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Vicky is joined, in this episode of The Beat by Sharda Murria of Birmingham City University, to talk about Body Worn Cameras. With legislation in train for using Body Worn Cameras in Ireland, Sharda talks to us about what emerging research tells us about the consequences and benefits of them.

Then she tells us about systems in England and Wales which allow members of the public to sit on panels where they review footage of stop and searches and provide feedback to the police. It's a fascinating discussion that will really make you think about how these are not just a tool for accountability, but also transparency and learning. You can read more about Sharda's work HERE

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New legislation proposes the creation of an Independent Examiner of Security Legislation who will review how security powers are used, and whether they are adequate and appropriate. In this episode of The Beat, Vicky speaks to Lord David Anderson, who held the equivalent role in the UK from 2011-2017.

We talk about what the job entails, what powers are needed to do it, and reflect on the Irish proposals. It's a space that's often hidden and secret, but Lord Anderson shows how government really could give people confidence that how the powers are used is being watched.

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Prof Yvonne Daly joins me on this episode of the Beat, to talk about new research that she and I have been doing on your rights in Garda custody. We talk about when you are allowed to see your solicitor, and then talk in detail about how that solicitor is selected.

We report on research with solicitors that suggests some really significant problems in that area. And then Yvonne talks us through a research project call Emprise that she has been doing with colleagues across Europe about how your right to silence in the police interview is being protected. A chance to understand some stuff that's often quite hidden.

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