Play your part : Cultural audit of An Garda Síochána

Abstract

In June 2017, following a public tender process, PwC were commissioned by An Garda Síochána to conduct an independent Cultural Audit of the organisation. This audit is part of An Garda Síochána commitments under the Policing Plan 2017 to begin the process of establishing cultural reform, as set out under the Modernisation and Renewal Programme (“The MRP”). The purpose of the audit is to establish a baseline of measures in relation to behaviours as set out under the MRP as well as to establish a baseline in relation to the Code of Ethics. In formulating our approach, PwC also sought to establish a baseline against PwC’s own methodology of cultural levers and reinforcers. As such, the audit provides a baseline view of the culture of An Garda Síochána. Furthermore, because of the robust and representative views garnered during the Cultural Audit, it sets out a number of recommendations in relation to future culture change interventions. Finally, it establishes a benchmark for the future measurement of progress by way of future surveys.