Half-baked police: Instructors ill-prepared for role of training police recruits
Police recruits are not adequately trained to equip them with relevant skills needed for managing crime as well as maintaining law and order...
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Police recruits in Kenya are not receiving adequate training due to unprepared instructors. This deficiency hinders their ability to effectively manage crime and maintain law and order.
- The primary issue stems from demotivated instructors who lack specialized training and a clear scheme of service.
- Some instructors are reportedly forced into training roles against their will, impacting the quality of instruction.
- The article highlights the Administration Police Service in Utawala, Nairobi as a location where these training deficiencies are evident.
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