Knowledge Management Systems for the Kenya Police Service

Abstract

Police forces around the world engage in a variety of activities. Many of these activities, such as roadblocks, arrests, and increased police presence in problem areas, are reactive, but there are also many proactive measures involved in police work. Both reactive and proactive measures involve a large amount of information, and Kenya police officers need to understand vast amounts of knowledge to carry out their normal duties. This amount of information means that Kenya police officers also have to be proficient knowledge workers. Knowledge Management Systems in Law Enforcement: Technologies and Techniques present the latest research and trends in using knowledge management to aid police activities. The principles and practices presented in this report will help law enforcement professionals find ways to quickly bring vast amounts of knowledge to bear in law enforcement, but will also help prepare the next generation of police officers for a more knowledgeintensive field.