Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet’s appointment in appointment in 2015 brought with it a new dawn in the police service.
Over the last four years, Boinnet led the National Police Service in a transformation that saw him achieve many milestones.
For the first time in the history, police established an open door policy where members of the public can interrogate the manner in which police operate at every level.
To achieve this, the Boinnet embarked on countrywide tours of Police Stations, Police Posts, Patrol bases and areas under active security operations such as the Boni enclave to sensitize Police Officers on the new order of doing things, in strict fidelity to the law.
This improved public perception towards Police Officers and created a good working relationship between us and wananchi leading to a reduction in crime levels.
To enable officers perform their duties without undue distraction, the service introduced a Group Life Insurance Cover for those maimed or die in the line of duty.
The service also introduced a Comprehensive Medical Scheme covering both inpatient and out-patient services in a wide range of modern medical facilities for officers and their families to seek medical attention when need so arises.
As part of the efforts to improve working conditions of police officers, Boinnet strived to ensure that they get house allowances.