- Masengeli spoke on Tuesday when he met with regional police commanders at the National Police College Embakasi A Campus in Nairobi.
- He reaffirmed the commitment of the National Police Service to collaborate with other actors within the criminal justice system to accord Kenyans better service.
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Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli wants police to embrace innovation in tackling emerging crimes such as cybercrime, terrorism, violent extremism and banditry.
He this will ensure continued safety and security of the country.
The police boss said crimes are changing fast and hence the need to adopt new strategies to address the emerging trends.
Masengeli on Tuesday called on security agencies to also embrace multi-agency approach to successfully tackle emerging crimes.
“As we share resources, gather intelligence and investigate crimes, let us continue to collaborate with other security agencies through multi-agency approach,” he said.
Masengeli emphasised the need for collaboration with the members of the public for overall security.
He encouraged security agencies to embrace the opportunity that community policing presents to engage members of the public in meaningful dialogue and foster collaboration.
Masengeli spoke on Tuesday when he met with regional police commanders at the National Police College Embakasi A Campus in Nairobi.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the National Police Service to collaborate with other actors within the criminal justice system to accord Kenyans better service.
Masengeli, who doubles up as the deputy IG of the Administration Police, singled out the Judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and prisons as key partners with whom NPS will strive to enhance cooperation.
“I wish to reaffirm our commitment as a service to partnering with other criminal justice system agencies including the Judiciary, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kenya Prisons Service and the wider National Council on Administration of Justice umbrella,” he said.
He added that policing in an in increasingly complex environment presents unique challenges, even as he encouraged police officers to rethink their approach to tackling the present challenges.
Masengeli appealed to security commanders to ensure that the decisions they make in the course of their duties are executed within the law.
He commended police officers for their sacrifices and their dedication.
Noting the ever-dynamic policing landscape, the Masengeli urged commanders to remain committed, uphold fidelity to the law and understand that their services are essential for the country's prosperity.
The police boss, who is a counterterrorism expert, emphasised the need to adopt proactive and unified law enforcement approaches for better delivery of policing services while upholding ethics, professionalism, integrity and accountability.
The meeting is the first one under the new police commanders, including deputy IG of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat.
Also present was the DCI boss Mohamed Amin and formation commanders.
The meeting comes in the wake of anti-government protests which left more than 60 people dead. More than 60 others are missing while 400 were injured.
There are planned protests on August 8 amid push to tame the plans.
The officers were also reminded of the new proposals on police reforms, which will cost up to Sh108 billion, need to be implemented.
Lack of finances poses a major stumbling block implementation of the reforms.
Parliament will on Thursday next week vet former deputy IG of Kenya Police Douglas Kanja to ascertain his suitability.
If found suitable, Kanja will replace Japhet Koome who resigned in July 12 in the wake of the demonstrations.