Garda Síochána
Government agency
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The Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland. It is more commonly referred to as the Gardaí or "the Guards". The service is headed by the Garda Commissioner, who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters... Wikipedia
Founded: February 22, 1922
Agency executive: Drew Harris, Garda Commissioner
Employees: 18,052 (total as of 2022); 14,695 sworn members; 3,357 civilian staff; 401 reserves;
Formed: 22 February 1922; 102 years ago
Headquarters: Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Legal personality: Police force
Motto: Keeping People Safe (Irish: Ag Coinneáil Daoine Slán)