Police wield the big stick, several officers lose their job

– One assistant superintendent of police (ASP) was dismissed

– Two other officers were demoted following the approval of the Police Service Commission (PSC) over various established cases of misconduct

Several police officers have lost their job as the police force weild the big stick following their misconduct.

One assistant superintendent of police (ASP) was dismissed while two other officers were demoted following the approval of the Police Service Commission (PSC) over various established cases of misconduct.

The officers who had their ranks reduced were a superintendent of police (SP) and an assistant superintendent (ASP).

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The commission said It rejected 23 appeals from some dismissed Policemen for reinstatement and restoration of ranks.

The statement said the decisions were taken at the 15th Plenary Meeting of the commission presided by its Chairman, Mr Mike Okiro.

However, it said the commission had approved the reinstatement of 10 other Police Officers, exonerated three and committed the dismissal of three others to retirement.

The statement said one serving DSP and ASP received the punishments of severe reprimand, while an assistant commissioner, two DSPs and an ASP are to be issued letters of reprimand.

Besides, it said an SP will receive letter of warning while an ASP was exonerated.

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Based on Court judgments, the statement said appeals from ex-Police Officers for reinstatement was approved by the commission which also endorsed the retirement of eight and rejected the appeals of 15 others.

It said the commission’s decisions have since been communicated to the inspector general of police, Solomon Arase, for implementation.

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