Rural Security
The IFA Crime Prevention Office was established to offer support IFA members regarding matters of safety and security. It maintains close links with the Garda National Crime Prevention Unit, Divisional and District Crime Prevention Offices and with the Offices of the Chief Superintendents.
The IFA Crime Prevention Office is led by Barry Carey.
IFA Crime Prevention Executive
Barry Carey
Ongoing projects and undertakings include;
- Assisting with IFA Member enquiries and issues and liasing with An Garda Síochána in 26 Counties
- National Rural Safety Forum
- Stay Safe and Secure Camapaign
- Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour
- Educational Programs
- WhatsApp Groups aimed at tackling Rural Crime
- Department of Justice Liasion
- Security Product Evaluation
IFA & An Garda Síochána Join Forces With The National Rural Safety Forum for National Community Engagement Day 2022
See here for a gallery from the day’s events.
IFA Farm Family Webinar: Crime Prevention
IFA held a webinar on rural crime prevention with speakers from An Garda Síochána, FBD and IFA.
IFA Rural Security & Crime Prevention Information & Resources
Discussion with Sgt. Graham Kavanagh on Crime Prevention Tips for this Winter
Property Marking
Some helpful tips on marking your property from Sgt. Dean Kerins.
Farm Security
A guide to farm security by Sgt. Graham Kavanagh.
Home Security
Useful tips on securing your home by Sgt. Graham Kavanagh.
Latest IFA Rural Security News
IFA Calling for Garda Rural Crime Unit
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IFA & Fingal Farmers to Hold Public Meeting After Spate of GPS Thefts
Rural Security TU Dublin Survey Shows 55% of Farmers Have Been Victim of Theft
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IFA Seeks Meeting with Justice Minister on Rural Crime
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IFA LAUNCHES ‘BE SAFE AND SECURE IN 2021’ CAMPAIGN
Rural Security Significant Resources Within an Garda Siochana Needed to Combat Rural Crime
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An Garda Síochána National Community Engagement Day
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National Rural Safety Forum Will Help Tackle Rural Crime
Rural Security Dedicated Rural Crime Task Force Needed in the Fight Against Crime – Kennedy
Rural Security IFA to Hold Meeting on Rural Crime in North County Dublin
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