President William Ruto has said police officers need to familiarize themselves with technological trends in a bid to understand the evolving dynamics in the fight against crime.
Speaking on Wednesday during the pass-out parade for Administration Police at the National Police College in Embakasi, Ruto said the profession needs to have skills on how to handle security threats that come with modern technology.
“The need for modernization arises from the constantly evolving complexity of contemporary security challenges. Technology and globalisation have enabled antisocial characters and criminal networks to threaten society in more dangerous ways, over a vast international range,” he said.
“It is important for every police professional to rise to this challenge by acquiring insights to empower them in understanding complicated and sophisticated criminal and security threats and skills that enable them work effectively with modern technology and equipment.”
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He said the government has invested in equipping security forces with the necessary technology to help them fight crime.
Ruto cited the ultra-modern forensic laboratory at the DCI headquarters as an example.
“We have increased our investment in the provision of infrastructure, equipment and technology for the police to improve their capacity to combat crime and protect Kenyans and their property,” he said.