What is Community Safety?

Community safety goes beyond policing and crime. It is about ensuring that people both are safe and feel safe in their communities — from visible Gardaí to safe places for children and families to live, work, and enjoy their surroundings.

In Leitrim, this is supported through the Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP), which brings together residents, community organisations, statutory agencies, and elected members to work collaboratively on local safety issues.

The LCSP provides a forum where concerns can be identified, discussed, and addressed through coordinated, evidence‑based action. With community representatives forming the majority of members, it ensures that local voices are central to shaping a safer and more inclusive county.

Leitrim LCSP News

Leitrim LCSP Represented at National Meeting in Athlone

Representatives from the Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership attended the LCSP National Meeting in Athlone in May. The well-attended event included input from the data and analytics team and focused on translating national strategy into practical local action. Breakout sessions provided an opportunity to share experiences and identify practical approaches to strengthening community safety initiatives. Pictured: LCSP Chair Pat Forde, LCSP Coordinator Angela Waldron, and Leitrim Co Co SEO Suzanne Duffy.

Second LCSP Meeting Advances Work on Community Safety Plan

The second meeting of the Leitrim LCSP took place on the 14th of April in The Junction, Ballinamore. During the meeting, a facilitated consultation session was held to begin identifying key priorities for the development of Leitrim’s Local Community Safety Plan. This session marked an important step in shaping the partnership’s work, bringing members together to discuss local issues and help inform a coordinated, evidence‑based approach to community safety across the county.