ABSTRACT
The broad and general objective of this study determines and assesses factors leading to police brutality in Moiben division Uasin Ngishu ounty. The specific objectives of this study were to explore the reasons where there is rampant police brutality in Moiben division, to examine factors that make police use excessive force in Moiben division, to bring into light the brutal methods that police use while performing their official duties in Moiben division and to examine possible solutions to police brutality in Moiben division. The study will be of great significance as the study on police brutality is the key for improvement of security to the public members and restoration of good working relationship between the police and members of the public. The knowledge acquired from this study will ultimately facilitate the understanding of factors leading to police brutality in Moiben division Uasin Ngishu County and the entire world day police brutality.
The study used a descriptive research design during the data collection, where target population was 32 respondents. Questionnaire was the main instrument used to collect data and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented using frequency tables, pie charts and percentages. The findings revealed that noncompliance to police orders by the public members and being arrogant are among other factors are the greatest contributing factors to police brutality .It was also revealed that age , gender and sex are the higher demographic factors to police brutality. The study recommends that there is need to train police effectively to act professionally while performing their official duties and also to educate public members on their role and responsibility towards peace and security and on the importance of obeying laws.
MENGICH, M (2021). Determining Factors Leading To Police Brutality; A Research Study Of Moiben Divsion, Uasin Ngishu County. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/determining-factors-leading-to-police-brutality-a-research-study-of-moiben-divsion-uasin-ngishu-county
MENGICH, MR. "Determining Factors Leading To Police Brutality; A Research Study Of Moiben Divsion, Uasin Ngishu County" Afribary. Afribary, 08 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/determining-factors-leading-to-police-brutality-a-research-study-of-moiben-divsion-uasin-ngishu-county. Accessed 07 Sep. 2024.
MENGICH, MR. . "Determining Factors Leading To Police Brutality; A Research Study Of Moiben Divsion, Uasin Ngishu County". Afribary, Afribary, 08 May. 2021. Web. 07 Sep. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/determining-factors-leading-to-police-brutality-a-research-study-of-moiben-divsion-uasin-ngishu-county >.
MENGICH, MR. . "Determining Factors Leading To Police Brutality; A Research Study Of Moiben Divsion, Uasin Ngishu County" Afribary (2021). Accessed September 07, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/determining-factors-leading-to-police-brutality-a-research-study-of-moiben-divsion-uasin-ngishu-county