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New law targets mental health in police service

Suna West MP Peter Masara sponsored the National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Act, 2024. [File, Standard]

The fight for mental health among police officers has received a major boost after the President assented to the National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Act, 2024.

The law mandates the establishment of psychosocial units and formulation of programmes across all counties to promote the mental wellness of police officers and civilian staff.

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