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    The Influence of Training Reforms on the Performance of Law Enforcement Officers in the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya
    (AJER Publishing Inc., 2025-04) Ong'ale, Margaret Awino; Mwangi, Judy; Sirera, Anne
    Police and policing are critical components of any society's criminal justice system. The police maintain law and order, crime prevention and investigations besides ensuring public safety, protection of the basic rights and freedoms of citizens including the right to life. Their duty demands high degrees of competence, proper kitting and support of the government. This study investigated the influence of training reforms on performance of law enforcement in Kenya by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kenya Police Service. The study was guided by Peelian Principles theory and Legitimacy theory. Mixed-method approach involving descriptive survey with an ethnographic method was used whereby quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires and the qualitative data obtained using open-ended interview guides and focus group discussions from the members of the civil society. A sample of 384 participants comprising of 230 DCI officers and 154 stakeholders drawn from the civil society and community elders was selected using multistage sampling technique. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 26.0 using descriptive statistics (frequency distributions, means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis). The study found that there is a significant moderate positive linear relationship (r=.428, p<0.05) between the training reforms and the performance of the DCI officers. The model predicts 49.4% influence of training reforms on the performance of the DCI (β= .429; Std. Error =.83332; t=6.415; p=0.000). For every unit increase in training reforms is .429 increase on the performance of the DCI officers. This study concluded that training of DCI officers equips them with requisite skills to improve their professionalism in execution of their mandates. The study also concluded that there is need for more and continuous trainings to enable officer tackle the ever-evolving world of crime and improve competencies to adapt to the emerging challenges.