Mulcahy, AogánAogánMulcahy2016-11-172017-06-012015-12-019781138019430http://hdl.handle.net/10197/8128This chapter examines the trajectories of policing in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. I consider the origins and development of policing in each jurisdiction; the dynamics of police-community relations; the crises and challenges that arose for each police force; and the reform measures put in place to address these. Through this analysis, I suggest that while clear differences are evident – particularly arising from political division – there are also underlying similarities. Moreover, the ongoing peace process has increased the prospects for greater convergence between policing arrangements north and south. I conclude by considering the wider lessons that policing in Ireland has for issues of accountability, legitimacy and police-community relations.enPolice Service of Northern IrelandPSNIAn Garda SiochánaBook Chapter2016-10-28https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ie/