Is iad Coimisiún Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána (COGS) nó Ombudsman na nGardaí an ghníomhaireacht neamhspleách a dhéileálann le gearáin ón bpobal mór faoi bhaill den Gharda Síochána.
Tá dlíthe i bhfeidhm a dearadh chun cumhachtaí dlíthiúla soiléire cuimsitheacha a thabhairt do na Gardaí (fórsa póilíní na hÉireann) chun cur ar a gcumas déileáil le rialú sluaite.
Tá an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí freagrach as ionchúiseamh a dhéanamh ar dhaoine a chúisítear i gcoireanna a dhéanamh sa Stát.
If you are being stalked by someone who is not a family member or an intimate partner, you can get a civil restraining order to prevent the behaviour. Find out more about restraining orders and how they can be used.
The Adult Cautioning Scheme can be an alternative to prosecution for certain offences where a caution is considered to be in the public interest.
The Criminal Justice Act 2006 has provisions dealing with anti-social behaviour by adults. These provisions allow gardaí to deal with anti-social behaviour through a civil process using behaviour warnings and orders or ASBOs.
The Garda Síochána is the national police force. It has responsibility for carrying out all policing duties in the State.
If you are a victim of a crime you should contact the Gardaí. Find out how to report a crime.
The courts can impose restrictions on the movements of those convicted of some minor offences as an alternative to imposing a custodial sentence. Find out when they are used here.