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Report shows poor police training of anti-riot officers

Anti-riot police officers at Ambiva farm in Solai , Nakuru County in February 2019. [File, Standard]

Findings by Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (ChRIPS) reveals existing inefficiency of police training colleges to instill knowledge and skills on officers manning protests.

In the latest study, the International African Research Centre faults the police colleges for failing to prepare officers to face the reality of demonstrations, prompting them to use excessive force even when it is not necessary.

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