Fachtna Murphy (born 26 June 1947) is a former Irish Garda who served as Garda Commissioner from 2007 to 2010.[1]
Fachtna Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 18th Garda Commissioner | |
| In office 21 November 2007 – 28 December 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Noel Conroy |
| Succeeded by | Martin Callinan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 June 1947 Timoleague, Ireland |
| Alma mater | |
Prior to his appointment he was the Deputy Commissioner with responsibility for operational policing strategies in the Garda Síochána.[2] He grew up in Timoleague, County Cork. He joined the Garda Síochána in 1967 and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Police Management and a Diploma in Management and Industrial Relations, and has also studied policing methods overseas at both the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia, and at the Police College, Bramshill.[2]
References
edit- ^ RTÉ News - Callinan to take Garda Commissioner role - December 2010
- ^ a b "An Garda Síochána Information On Management". Garda Síochána. Archived from the original on 16 January 2008.
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