Justice Sector. A Policing Service for our Future (APSFF) is the whole-of-Government plan to implement the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland; a Report which outlined a clear vision and roadmap for strengthening An Garda Síochána and the broader national framework for policing, security and community safety. APSFF is a living plan which is being implemented across 4 phases: Building Blocks, Launching, Scaling, and Consolidation. The third phase of implementation – the Scaling Phase – commenced in Q4 2020. Ongoing reforms with the Courts Service and reforms with regard to the delivery of immigrant services, including the development of new and emerging ICT strategies. Irish Prison Service – the Irish Prison Service Strategic Plan 2019-2022; facilitation of family visits and court appearances conducted through digital technology; transition to electronic payment methods and associated removal of cash from prisons and embedding of Regime Management Planning – a safer system of work.
