Stressed police officers get psychological counselors

National Police Service Commission Vice Chairperson Alice Otwala speaks during the launch of medical assessment exercise for sick officers and officers injured in the line of security duties at Machakos County Police Headquarters on November 23, 2021. [John Muia, Standard]

The National Police Service Commission has employed psychological counselors to offer support to police officers across the country.

The 59 counselors will be deployed in 47 stations to offer psychosocial support and chaplaincy to officers living with sickness or disability acquired in the line of duty.