the cab is not a division of the (police) but rather an independent body corporate although it has many of the powers normally given to the . the chief bureau officer is drawn from a member of the holding the rank of chief superintendent and is appointed by the garda commissioner. the remaining staff of the cab are appointed by the minister for justice and equality. cab members retain their original powers as if they were working within their separate entities and have direct access to information and databases that their original organisations are allowed by law.