Tuesday 21 April 2015

Retirement in An Garda Siochana.



There are a few thoughts that I have and would like to share with you regarding members who retire from An Garda Siochana.

1. Firstly there is no exit strategy for members.

2. Like most other professions people are important and their views are valued.

3. Each retiree should be given an opportunity to express their views whether good/bad regarding their experiences so lessons can be learned for the future.

4. Expertise should be passed on where possible, -as this is never done in An GS.

5. A 3-day pre-retirement course 6 months prior to retiring.(A week is too long).

6. A follow up post-retirement course for those who desire it.

7.There is no continuity and everything is lost when a member retires.

8.More members with expertise should be utilised as civilians.


Declan Keaveney
21/4/2015.

GSRMA Kildare North Branch Website

Should the Department of Justice and Equality and The Commissioner An Garda Síochána Re-think and Restructure Pre-Retirement Courses for retiring Members of An Garda Síochána? 


Should the Department of Justice and Equality and The Commissioner An Garda Síochána Re-think and Restructure Pre-Retirement Courses for retiring Members of An Garda Síochána? 


The following bullet-points are tendered for favour of discussion and comment.  

Should you have an additional bullet-point we will be happy to add it following review.

  1. Provide shorter pre-retirement courses.



  2. The course should be mainly on financial, health and coping with life.
     



  3. They should have an exit strategy and get feedback from every member on what they feel about retiring and the job itself.




  4. They should follow up with a one/two day review 6-12 months after retirement.




  5. If they want to improve the job and how it is done they should get feedback from retired members.




  6. Retired members have a lot to offer but are never consulted.




  7. Present the 'Certificate of Service' at the follow-up days.