Lengthy disciplinary process major frustration for police

Limited access to medical facilities and the lengthy disciplinary processes remain some of the major concerns frustrating police officers across the country.

In a five-day interactive session with the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), the officers said limited access to medical facilities especially in hostile areas continues to put their lives at risk.

The engagement between NPSC and the officers in different parts of the country is aimed at bridging the gap between the Commission and police officers.

The exercise that began on Monday is also targeted at fostering a deeper understanding of NPSC’s mandate enhancing the visibility of the commission and strengthening engagement with law enforcement officers.

So far, NPSC has interacted with the police officers in Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos Counties.

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Commissioners John Ole Moyaki and Edwin Cheluget led the initiative in Kajiado County where they took the officers through retirement preparation strategies and self-care techniques. 

The officers were drawn from Kajiado Central, Isinya and Namanga Sub-Counties.

In Machakos County, the interactive sessions were led by Commissioner Lilian Kiamba and the team.

The officers were sensitized on the milestones of the Commission, procedures of promotions within the various ranks and mental wellness.

The session held at Athi River Sub-County headquarters had police officers from Athi-river East and Athi River South.