Analysing the Efficiency of Forensic Science Units Within Kenya Police Service in Solving Crimes
Abstract
The aim of the study was to analyse the efficiency of forensic science units within Kenya police
service in solving crimes. The objective was to examine the nature of training in forensic science
and how it create harmony in investigations, to assess the availability of forensic investigations
equipment and their reliability to produce concrete evidence, and to analyse how forensic
investigations processes are helpful in sustaining trial in the court of law. In addition the study
explained how education, experience and nature of crime contribute to the efficiency in solving
crimes. The study utilized descriptive research design and a target population of 500 participants
which included CID officers drawn from the entire department in forensic investigation and CID
trainees from CID training school. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study
adopted actor network and cognitivism theories. The study established that a well-trained officer
will always work well with others in harmony to ensure that the investigation process is always a
success, that training in forensic investigation equips officers the necessary skills, and that
officers are able to work as a team and make decision on process and procedure to collect data on
forensic investigations. The study concluded that there is lack of adequate modern crime
investigation equipment and officers are challenge in terms of mobility to the crime scene. The
study recommended that there is need for established standard investigation procedures.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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