Mr. Ronan Slevin:

On-the-job training is severely lacking, as it stands. I do not believe there has been any in-class person training for quite some time. The ideal scenario is that each member would undertake a mandatory number of days every year to ensure that they are up to date with new legislation or any changes to policies or procedures. Going forward, that would be the ideal scenario within the job. Other than that, it really is the lack even of certification. We have members who require certification for the use of force, including use of an ASP baton or pepper spray. A number of members are out of certification. If issues arose, that could present an organisational risk in future.