SECURITY RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND PERFORMANCE OF NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE IN KENYA

Peter Omolo Awino, Prof. Wario Guyo, Dr. Makori Moronge

Abstract


The general objective of the study was to assess the effects of security resource allocation on police performance. The research was grounded on Resource-Based View Theory. A positivist research philosophy guided the study, utilizing descriptive and correlational research designs. A systematic random sampling approach was applied to select 384 officers from a target population of 9,998 officers who had undergone leadership and command training within the NPS. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, with 271 officers responding. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics, including ANOVA, t-tests, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The study concluded that Effective resource deployment in national police service will enable it to respond promptly and appropriately to security threats. It was concluded that effective resource allocation aligned with operational priorities is crucial for enhancing police service delivery and community trust. It was also concluded that adequate provisions for personal welfare contribute to higher retention rates and attract qualified candidates to join the police force, reducing turnover and ensuring a stable, experienced workforce and this enhances adequate performance within the national police service. It was also concluded that National Police Service should invests in the deployment of technological solutions such as CCTV cameras, biometric systems, and digital crime databases to enhance surveillance capabilities, forensic analysis, and data-driven decision-making in order to impact the overall performance. It was further concluded that national police service should invest in the development and maintenance of police infrastructure, including police stations, training facilities, and forensic laboratories, to provide a conducive environment for effective law enforcement operations to  improve the overall performance. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the government should ensure that it allocate sufficient budgetary resources to the National Police Service to ensure adequate staffing, training, equipment, and infrastructure.

Key Words: Security Resource Allocation Practices, Performance of National Police Service


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