Police Officers’ Perceptions of Factors Contributing to Corruption in the Police Force: A Case of Nakuru County, Kenya
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2019, Vol 24, Issue 1
Abstract
This study investigated the influence the police officers perceptions on the institutional factors which are contributing to persistence of corruption among members of the police service in Kenya. Grounded theory research design was used. The target population was all the police stations in Nakuru County having combined population offorty police `stations. A total of five police stations were selected. The stations were drawn purposively in Nakuru County. A focus group discussion guide was used to gather information from the police officers. The data analysis was done through thematic content analysis with the help of Nvivo software where themes and concepts were analyzed. The results obtained from some of the stations showed that indeed the police officers perceive themselves to be corrupt. Majority of the respondents agreed with the reports that depicted the police as the most corrupt institution in Kenya. Some groups were of the opinion that corruption is bad and should be shunned. The findings from this study recommend that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to independently investigate serious complaints of police misconduct and recommend action. This should be done publicly to send a message that corruption is not condoned and that the Government should adopt a sector-wide approach to implementation of Police reforms that embrace partnerships as a key strategy. This approach is evidence in the composition of past Police reforms task forces and committees where membership is drawn from line Ministries, Departments and Government agencies, development partners, Private sector and consultant advisors.
Authors and Affiliations
Sumare L. Kisipan, Mark I. O. Okere, Dolphine Wanga
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