Koskei was accused of sacking police officers without proper investigation to ascertain if they had committed any misdeeds.
In his defence, he told the vetting panel that he was only enforcing the law saying he does not entertain recklessness in service to the citizens.
“I do not allow any mistakes to happen under my watch. I acted in all cases with a reason,” he said.
He also noted that police reforms were on course despite financial challenges.
“We have changed our curriculum in training of the police officers which aligns with the new Constitution on a better police service for all,” he observed.
The second phase of vetting concluded on Saturday, where 23 Deputy Commissioners of police were vetted. The vetting panel is yet to release the outcome.
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.
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