In September, 2004 the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr. Michael Conaghan announced the establishment of a Commission on Crime and Policing. Councillors were determined to respond to public anxiety and to take action on this matter. The Council are aware of the proposals for new local policing structures contained in the Garda Bill 2004 and are determined that this Bill should reflect the concerns of citizens for local responsive and accountable policing.

The Commission was established to put forward solutions to issues relating to public order, anti-social behaviour, drugs and alcohol abuse identified by citizens of Dublin. This report is a result of the determination of local representatives to ensure that the concerns of citizens are heard and reflected in national debates on crime and policing.