Given that the Republic is experiencing a high rate of violent crime such as murder, rape, attempted murder and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, as well as an increase of organised crime, what (a) total number of detectives a

Resolving of Crime Detective Course (for newly recruited detectives)

Newly recruited detectives are nominated to attend the Resolving of Crime Detective Course, and if seats are not yet available they are placed with experienced detectives who act as mentors.

Who it is for

newly recruited detectives

How to act on it

Be nominated to attend the Resolving of Crime Detective Course; if seats are not available, be placed with experienced detectives as mentors.

The document's recorded date is 19 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Specialised courses (Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences; Organised Crime) for general detectives

If seats are available for specialised courses such as the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Course and the Organised Crime Course, general detectives can be nominated to attend these courses.

Who it is for

general detectives

How to act on it

If seats are available, be nominated to attend the specialised courses.

The document's recorded date is 19 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Additional recruits allocated to the Detective Service

The Minister is taking steps to strengthen investigative capability by allocating additional recruits to the Detective Service.

Who it is for

the Detective Service (detective recruits)

How to act on it

Not described as an application; the Minister allocates additional recruits to the Detective Service.

The document's recorded date is 19 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.