Roscommon Community Safety Partnership

18/08/2026

CCTV in Ireland is in widespread use and there is an increased demand to have access to third-party CCTV systems to tackle a range of offences, including drug-related crimes, vehicle and property crimes, and public-order offences.

Today, An Garda Síochána has launched a public consultation for a draft Code of Practice on third-party live Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) feeds – ie CCTV footage made by a controller who is a third party to An Garda Síochána and which is provided as a monitor feed to An Garda Síochána. The aim of the Code of Practice is to provide further detail on the general operation of third-party live CCTV feeds - and An Garda Síochána is now seeking input on it from members of the public.

Click here to read more about the public consultation, download the draft Code of Practice and submit your feedback ➡️
https://bit.ly/4gzoTjw

Feedback must be submitted by 14 September 2026.

31/07/2026

Are you affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use?

Supporting someone through substance misuse can be challenging, and it can take a toll on your own wellbeing too. If you are feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support, please know that you do not have to face it alone.

The Roscommon Drug & Alcohol Family Support Service provides free, confidential support for adults aged 18+, including one-to-one support, information, family programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and guidance tailored to your needs.

📞 Noreen Burke - 087 4710488
📧 [email protected]

Please share this post to help ensure that anyone who may need support knows where to find it. 💙

23/07/2026

17/07/2026

A very welcome step forward in strengthening protections for individuals and families affected by domestic, s*xual and gender-based violence.
The passage of this important legislation includes:
✅ Jennie's Law, creating a public register of domestic violence convictions.
✅ Valerie's Law, allowing for the removal or restriction of guardianship rights where a parent has killed the other parent of their child.
✅ The criminalisation of the exploitative practice of "s*x for rent".
✅ Stronger protections around the disclosure of counselling notes in criminal trials.
These measures represent a significant commitment to tackling domestic, s*xual and gender-based violence and supporting victims and survivors. Well done to all involved in bringing this legislation forward.

Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD has secured completion in the Dáil and Seanad of significant reforming legislation that will strengthen protections for women and children as part of the government's efforts to combat domestic, s*xual and gender-based violence.

The new legislation includes Jennie's Law which provides for a public register of judgments for those convicted of domestic violence; Valerie's Law which provides for the removal or restriction of guardianship rights from a parent convicted of killing the other parent of their child; the criminalisation of the exploitative practice of seeking ‘s*x for rent’ and presumed non-disclosure of counselling notes in criminal trials.

The new laws will now go forward to President Connolly to be signed.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gZEcTx

15/07/2026

Warm weather is set to continue, with a Yellow High Temperature Warning remaining in place🥵🌞
If you're planning to spend time on or near the water, please take extra care:
🌊 Swim at lifeguarded locations
🌊 Supervise children at all times
🌊 Avoid alcohol around water
🌊 Wear a lifejacket when boating or taking part in water sports
🌊 Check weather and tide conditions before setting out
Remember, cold water can be dangerous even on a hot day.
For updates visit www.met.ie and www.watersafety.ie

13/07/2026

🚔 Operation Lifesaver Programme Delivers Powerful Message to Summer Students🚔
Our Roscommon County Council summer students took part in the Garda Operation Lifesaver Programme , delivered by Sgt. Deirdre Coleman and Garda Enda Keane of Roscommon Road Policing Unit in conjunction with the Roscommon Local Community Safety Partnership.
The morning included real-life road safety accounts, drug and alcohol testing demonstrations, and an immersive VR experience that placed students in the front seat of a road traffic collision.
A powerful and thought provoking session that highlighted the importance of making safe choices on our roads. Thank you to all involved for delivering and participating in such an impactful programme.
An Garda Síochána Roscommon Roscommon County Council🚦🏍️🚗

24/06/2026

REMINDER - DEADLINE APPRAOCHING
📣 Call for Expressions of Interest – Roscommon LCSP
Roscommon County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from organisations and groups across County Roscommon that work with or represent young people to join Roscommon’s Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP).
👉 How to apply:
Submit your Expression of Interest through My Online Services on the Roscommon County Council website.
⏰ Deadline:
Friday, 26 June at 5:00

19/06/2026

🌟CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED🌟

All nominations must be received by 5pm on Friday, 3rd July 2025

🌟CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED🌟

🌟An Garda Síochána, Roscommon/Longford Division are delighted to announce the launch of the seventh Annual Roscommon/Longford Garda Youth Awards, in association with Longford and Roscommon County Councils who are sponsoring the initiative again this year🌟

The Roscommon/Longford Garda Youth Awards celebrate outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. An Garda Síochána, Roscommon/Longford, in conjunction with Longford and Roscommon County Councils recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community in these two Counties.
The nomination process is now open and An Garda Síochána in Roscommon and Longford are inviting the public to nominate a young person or group of young people they know, who were committed to making a difference to their Community during the last year.
Nominations can be made under any of the 4 categories:
INDIVIDUAL AWARD - making a positive contribution to their community, making it a better place to live in.
GROUP AWARD- Two or more young people making a positive contribution to their Community, making it a better place to live.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD- Overcome difficult circumstances, defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.
COMMUNITY SAFETY AWARD - Through a crime prevention or safety initiative/innovation, have made their Community a safer place to live in.
Gardaí will be distributing nomination forms to school, youths groups and voluntary organisations right across the counties of Roscommon and Longford via email in the coming weeks. These forms may be also requested from [email protected] or may be downloaded on the Garda website and also from the Longford and Roscommon Local Authority websites.
Nomination forms can be emailed to [email protected] or can be posted to the Community Policing Unit, Longford Garda Station, County Longford.

All nominations must be received by 5pm on Friday, 3rd July 2025

18/06/2026

📣 Call for Expressions of Interest – Roscommon LCSP

Roscommon County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from organisations and groups across County Roscommon that work with or represent young people to join Roscommon’s Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP).

👉 How to apply:
Submit your Expression of Interest through My Online Services on the Roscommon County Council website.

⏰ Deadline:
Friday, 26 June at 5:00 PM