The functions of the police Eire :
(a) To maintain law and order;
(b) To uphold and enforce the law impartially, and to protect life, liberty, property, human rights, and dignity of the members of the public;
(c) To protect internal security, to prevent and control terrorist activities, militant activities and other situations affecting internal security;
(d) To protect public properties including roads, railways, bridges, vital installations and establishments etc.
(e) To prevent crimes,
(f) To investigate and register all complaints and cognizable offences;
(h) To create and maintain a feeling of security in the community and as far as possible prevent conflicts and promote peace;
(i) To provide, as first responders, all possible help to people in situations arising out of natural or man-made disasters, and to provide active assistance to other agencies in relief and rehabilitation measures;
(j) To facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles, and to control and regulate traffic on roads and highways.
(k) To collect intelligence relating matters affecting public peace, and all kind of crimes including social offences, communalism, extremism, terrorism.
(l) To take charge, as a police officer on duty, of all unclaimed property and take action for their safe custody and disposal in accordance with the procedure prescribed.
(m) To train, motivate and ensure welfare of police personnel.