An Garda Síochána provides specific training to all officers in the force regarding domestic and sexual violence as part of the mandatory policy on training. Training is provided initially to recruit officers on joining the police force as part of their initial training. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training is also provided during the course of a police officer's career.

While the majority of victims of domestic and sexual violence are female, the training is not specifically tailored towards female victims as police officers must investigate incidents of domestic violence where males are also victims. Officers are instructed that support services are available to victims. The vast majority of these services cater for females. In each Garda station a list of the local as well as National Support Services is maintained and provided to all victims coming into contact with An Garda Síochána.