Brendan Keane

• Operational delivery of policing and security services across multiple teams and 5 stations.

• Management of planned and evolving operations and incidents. District lead on Operation Soteria (assaults) and Operation Irene (Public Order)

• Management of district community policing services, supporting Irelands fastest growing and youngest, and most diverse town

• Engaging with a diverse range of community stakeholders, including Irish Farmers Association (rural communities), Balbriggan Integration Forum, Foróige and Councillors.

• Supervision of investigations, directly and via the PAF system on behalf of the Superintendent

• Developing plans to address policing challenges

• Providing strong visible leadership, ensuring high standards of service provision

• Developing staff through mentoring

• Working collaboratively with the district and divisional management teams

• Quality assuring, advising on and directing on criminal investigations

• Ensuring good governance and management of both Firearms and liquor licensing

• Responsibility for Roads Policing including enforcement of lifesaver operations liaison with Divisional and Regional Roads Policing Units.

• Patrol Officer for the DMR North Division

• Supporting the delivery of change programmes

• Supervising all Sergeants Dundalk

• Supervising Garda Staff attached to Dundalk

• Attending daily Accountability meetings

• Devising instructions

• Briefing members

• Planning for events

• Assisting at JPC meetings

• Assisting at local areas reps meetings

• Advising and recommending on investigations

• Responsible for administration of Firearms processes

• Assigning tasks to both Gardaí and Garda Staff

• Provided tactical advice to superior officers during mission planning.
• Demonstrated leadership during crises, maintaining order and discipline.
• Fostered respect and adherence to command structure for prompt order response.
• Enhanced teamwork in challenging environments, boosting unit cohesion.

Supervised Unit A Dundalk, managing all policing aspects.

Conducted investigations into serious incidents and fatal traffic collisions.

Prepared duty details and briefed members for duty.

Oversaw case prosecution through the courts.

Oversaw operations at Sub District station on Northern Ireland border.

Supervised station team of 13 across four units, ensuring effective collaboration.

Managed local community policing initiatives to enhance safety and trust.

Engaged with community members to address concerns and promote services.

Reduced resource expenditure while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Assisted Superintendent Dundalk with investigations in Dundalk District and Carlingford Peninsula.

Established and supervised operations targeting cross-border crime.

Delivered schools programme and conducted rural patrols to foster community relations.

Supervised core policing operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Organised prison escorts and managed prisoners effectively.

Attended to serious incidents, coordinating with specialist units as needed.

Patrolled with team members to maintain safety and security.

Led supervision duties at major events, including Croke Park.

Facilitated accountability meetings to enhance operational efficiency.

Assisted colleagues in criminal investigations, providing critical support.

Oversaw beat and patrol activities as Section Sergeant.

Delivered highest quality policing services to Dundalk.

Responded to ordinary and emergency calls effectively.

Oversaw persons in custody as Member in Charge.

Conducted thorough investigations into crimes and fatal accidents.

Tutored Garda, students, and junior members to enhance capabilities.

Prepared comprehensive files for DPP directions and prosecutions.

Provided evidence in courts from District to High levels.

Monitored dissident activities and created intelligence records.

Oversaw civil engineering construction across multiple sites.

Managed tendering processes for contracts to secure profitable projects.

Supervised construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Coordinated material orders and supervised deliveries to maintain workflow.

Liaised with London Underground to facilitate project integration.

Directed various trades and employees for efficient site management.

Reported progress to head office, highlighting key milestones.

Recorded timesheets and distributed wages accurately.