The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wants Police officers paid extraneous and overtime allowances.
In its presentation to the National Taskforce on the improvement of terms and condition of police and prison officers, IPOA also proposes that officers house allowances should be commensurate to the current rent rates especially in urban areas.
IPOA also recommends the review of the remuneration structure of the Police service be reviewed in line with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) guidelines to ensure that officers are fairly compensated for the duties and responsibilities.
The body also a comprehensive medical schemes for officers to cover critical health issues such as mental health.
“Ensure the Police Medical Insurance Scheme at all times covers mental health illnesses and conditions including rehabilitation of serving officers,” IPOA said.
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Another proposal by the NPS oversight body is to have the government build houses in police stations and in other government land near police stations.
To enhance efficiency and accountability, IPOA recommended that the Cash Bail Management should also be digitised.
“The service should also maintain a database of former officers including full details of their skills and knowledge, together with suggestions of where they can be absorbed to support community and public service”, IPOA said.
IPOA has proposed that its mandate be expanded to cover Prisons, Forestry and Kenya Wildlife services, and Coast Guard in order to professionalise them through oversight.
Currently, the IPOA’s mandate is specific to the police and may only extend to the prisons officers in the event that they are discharging policing duties.
