The Various Initial Police Recruit Courses Offered to Enhance the Work Performance of Police Officers, Nairobi City County
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2023-11
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Abstract
Background: With the continuing cases of police officers’ unprofessionalism and violations of the work ethos
outlined in the various instruments of police work manuals such as the 2018 Kenya Police Service Internal Affairs
Unit Operations Manual and the National Police Service Police Officer Manual. It has been observed that a
significant number of this indiscipline and improper conduct is being committed by police officers who had
recently graduated from police training colleges. While it is evident that this behavior is not entirely attributable
to the training dispensed, and that other factors might be at play to contribute to such misconduct. Therefore, this
study focused on the various initial police recruit courses offered to enhance the work performance of police
officers, Nairobi City County.
Materials and Methods: The Training Review model was the theory used. This study was guided by a descriptive
survey design that presented an opportunity for the researcher to obtain and present unique qualitative views
derived from interviews and questionnaires that go a long way in inductive learning and knowledge building. The
target population was police Officers serving within Nairobi County. The study used the multistage sampling.
Primary data was gathered through questionnaires and focus group discussions.
Results: The findings of the study were that, firearm handling, drill, discipline, tactics and physical training and
basic investigations were the top courses offered in initial police recruit training.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the different types of training offered under these initial police recruit
training require a holistic view of training to enable more components of training relevant for the work place
performance to be incorporated. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the NPS prioritize periodical
evaluations of the initial police recruit training to improve its content and boost its efficacy among learners.
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