This first phase of the vetting will take place over two days at the VIP Lounge, where seven senior police officers will be interviewed publicly.
The vetting process is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution Article 246 and National Police Service Act (2011) Section 7(2) and (3) which stipulate that members of the National Police Service shall undergo vetting to assess their suitability and competence.
The overall objective of the vetting is to build confidence and trust in the National Police Service.
The applicable vetting standards include officers’ satisfaction of entry and training requirements, their professional conduct and discipline, integrity, financial probity, and respect for human rights.
The commission will analyse the findings and the outcome will be communicated to the individual officers vetted and subsequently made public. Officers who satisfy the commission with regard to competence and suitability will be retained and those who do not will be removed from the service.
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