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Why are there police shortages in Austin?

While conversations around recruitment and retention in the Gardaí rage on at home, issues aroun...

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15.57 16 Apr 2024


Why are there police shortages in Austin?


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15.57 16 Apr 2024


While conversations around recruitment and retention in the Gardaí rage on at home, issues around police shortages in Austin are also an issue; with officers' numbers dwindling as the role is no longer as attractive as it once was. 

Michael Bullock, President of the Austin Police Association joins Kieran to discuss.


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