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National Police Service Act, 2011

Department of Justice, Kenya

This is an Act of Parliament governing the National Police Service. Sections of the Act include: composition, functions and powers of the police service; administration of the National Police Service; management of the police service; establishment of the directorate of criminal investigations; county policing authorities; recruitment, enlisting and training of police officers; disciplinary offences for police officers; community policing committees; financial provisions and other related matters.

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January 2022

This is an Act of Parliament governing the National Police Service. Sections of the Act include: composition, functions and powers of the police service; administration of the National Police Service; management of the police service; establishment of the directorate of criminal investigations; county policing authorities; recruitment, enlisting and training of police officers; disciplinary offences for police officers; community policing committees; financial provisions and other related matters.

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