Chapter 7: The Law The Life of a Garda Note to Designer: I think this would work well if the images are done with a photograph border (similar to the way the History PowerPoints were done).

An Garda Síochána Law 7 Protectors of the peace Teacher Notes: An Garda Síochána work to improve the quality of life of all citizens (people) by: Preventing crime Investigation crime and bringing criminals to justice Making roads safer Working with communities to help stop anti-social behaviour

Station Station Law 7 Teacher Notes: A Garda is based at a Garda Station. There are Garda Stations in most towns and villages around the country. What is the nearest Garda Station to you?

Transport Law 7 Teacher Notes: These pictures show some of the ways a Garda gets around – can you think of other ways? (Answer: Bicycle, on foot, jeep, helicopter)

Duties Law 7 Teacher notes: Over the next few slides, we will look at some Gardaí on duty to find out about some of the things they do. Photograph 1 shows Gardaí investigating a car that is illegally parked. Photograph 2 shows a Garda directing traffic.

Duties Law 7 Teacher notes: This photograph shows Gardaí dealing with a man who has collapsed on the street.

Duties Law 7 Teacher Notes: Photograph 1 shows a Garda on duty at the Galway races. Photograph 2 shows a match at Croke Park Why do you think Gardaí need to be on duty at sporting events? (Answer: Crowd control, to keep the peace)

Duties Law 7 Teacher Notes: The first photograph shows a Garda on duty at a protest march. The second photograph shows a Garda on duty at a parade.

Duties Law 7 Teacher Notes: Photograph 1 shows four Garda Motorcyclists stopping traffic. The second photograph shows Gardaí in riot gear.