Fachtna Murphy
| Fachtna Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 18th Commissioner of the Garda Síochána | |
| In office 21 November 2007 – 28 December 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Noel Conroy |
| Succeeded by | Martin Callinan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timoleague, County Cork |
Fachtna Murphy was the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána from 2007 to 2010.[1] 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, USA and at the Police College, Bramshill, England.[2]