The gloves are off for Waterford Garda taking policing to the community

The Garda community van will be in a number of different locations
The gloves are off for Waterford Garda taking policing to the community

Boxing Garda Gina Desmond will be carrying out community policing in County Waterford. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB

It's will be a case of stepping out of the ring and into the community for one members of An Garda Síochána in Waterford who will be undertaking some community policing in the Déíse county in the coming days.

In an online post Waterford Gardaí said: 'Our very own Pro Boxer, Garda Tina Desmond, will be doing the rounds again in the Community Bus next Wednesday the 4th March.'

Garda Desmond will be visiting the following locations on the day: An Rinn [Spar] 10am to 12pm; Clashmore Village 12.30pm  to 1.30pm, and  Ballyduff Village 3pm to 4pm. 

'Feel free to call in to report anything, get forms signed and stamped or even for just a chat,' noted the Gardaí in their post.

Boxing Garda Gina Desmond will be carrying out community policing in County Waterford. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB
Boxing Garda Gina Desmond will be carrying out community policing in County Waterford. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB

They also noted that despite her formidable reputation inside the ring the public have nothing to fear in meeting her: 'She's not that scary, promise.'

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