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In Brief... Garda - Detective Inspector

 Brief Description:

Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 31

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Provide testimony as a witness in court. 

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Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival. 

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Examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence, such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing, or weapons. 

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Obtain evidence from suspects. 

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Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants. 

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Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse. 

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Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures. 

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Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device. 

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Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants. 

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Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene. 

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Qualifications required?

Leaving Certificate plus specialist training at Garda College

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Security, Defence & Law Enforcement


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1 Detective.
 Frank Keenaghan
 
An Garda Síochána

"The position affords the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life with whom one can interact and network"
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