What is the real medicine for all the rogue police officers we witness along our streets and neighborhood?
The National Police Service finally seems to suggest a working formula after releasing lines that will be used to report officers seen misbehaving or breaking the same law they are meant to protect.
As we restore sanity on our roads, members of public/Police Officers can now send compliments/complaints against Police officers anonymously for free by calling 0800721230,sending SMS to 40683 or by dialing *683#.#IAUKe #RoadSafetyKe #MichukiRules
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— Kenya Police Service (@PoliceKE) November 12, 2018
The police believe that this will not only restore order and create sanity on the roads but also create confidence between the members of the public and the police service which is a great way to boost the economy.
“As we restore sanity on our roads, members of public/Police Officers can now send compliments/complaints against Police officers anonymously for free by calling 0800721230,sending SMS to 40683 or by dialing *683#,” read the statement in part.
The dreaded Michuki Rules started taking full effect as of Monday across the country as the government moves to restore order in the chaotic public transport sector ruled by cartels and rogue operators for years.
“We must change and we are going to change because we cannot live this way. This lawlessness and madness on our roads has to come to an end,” said Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
In the process, many Police officers may be tempted to take bribes to let unroadworthy vehicles slip through.
Is this step enough to stop rogue officers?