Initial Police Recruit Training and Work Performance of Police Officers, Nairobi City County, Kenya
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2023
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
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 relationship between the initial police recruit training and work performance of police officers, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives were; to examine the various initial police recruit courses offered to enhance the work performance of police officers, Nairobi City County, assess the effects of the initial police recruit training on the work performance of police officers, Nairobi City County, and analyze the challenges of the initial police recruit training on work performance of police officers, Nairobi City County. The Training Review model and Bradley and Connors Training model were the theories 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. The pilot study was within Mlolongo police station of Machakos County. The major findings of the study were as follows: the initial police recruit training though relevant requires regular reviews to incorporate the demands of 21st Century policing. It was also established that an appropriate initial police recruit training has a direct effect on positive work performance thought challenges in such a programme combined with work place shortcomings have conspired to water down the success of police officers in their work place performance. 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, that the NPS enhance its current initial police recruit training to constantly refresh its work force to ensure uniformity in knowledge and skills acquisition for a solid and undifferentiated work place performance, and that more training of trainers and modernization of the initial police recruit training aids are required to align the teaching process with skill sets that prepare the police recruits to handle contemporary crime situations.
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A Research Project Submitted to the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies in the Department of Security and Corrections Science Kenyatta University, November.
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Gerald Mutonyi