The Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights chaired by Mr. Seán Ardagh T.D., has conducted a review of community policing in Ireland with particular reference to the issue of co-operation between An Garda Síochana, local authorities and local communities.
In the report, the theory and practice of community policing in Ireland and abroad is examined. The Report reflects the views expressed to the Committee during its deliberations in the five days of hearings which were held.

The Report also considers the proposals of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael McDowell T.D., for community policing as set out in the Bill. Finally, the Report makes recommendations for good practice and the establishment of a comprehensive system of community policing in Ireland for the twenty-first century.