Those who carry out policing duties are known as "police officers". They may also be known as "policemen" (men only), "policewomen" (women only), "peace officers", "constables", "rangers" or "civil guards". In a sheriff's office, they are known as "sheriff's deputies" or "deputies" for short. In Ireland they are known by the Irish language word "gardaí" ("garda" if singular) or as "guards".