Community crime expert is guest speaker at Kildare local policing meeting

 County Kildare Joint Policing Committee, which is a forum for community consultation on policing matters, is holding its AGM next week. 

The event at the Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club in Maynooth is open to the public to attend and participate. 

The theme of this year's event is 'Community Policing'.

The meeting will start at 7 pm and continue until 9 pm. 

Guest speakers will include Dr Johnny Connolly from the University of Limerick, a research fellow with expertise in community crime impact.

Garda Inspector Gavin Dunphy from the Kildare Garda Division will also address the meeting.