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We should all be proud of our hardworking police officers

Police officers disperse anti-government protesters in Nairobi. [File, Standard]

For many years we have seen thousands of Kenyans line up to enthusiastically pursue careers in the police service and criminal justice during recruitments. It is curious that our brothers and sisters keep offering themselves for this tough assignment that on the face of it has no acknowledgment or reward.

During their training, police officers make a vow to protect and to serve, fully aware that this may mean putting their own lives in danger to keep all of us as citizens and communities safe.

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