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Elsewhere, Other Jurisdictions – April 2025 To May 2025

May 2025

May 30, 2025

No learning in strife-torn Kerio Valley after clergyman’s death, reports, people daily

Lois Tolley case unravelled due to poor practice, inadequate oversight not interviewing method, review finds, reports, Radio New Zealand

May 29, 2025

MPs oppose use of online system in police recruitment, reports, The Standard

May 26, 2025

Enforced disappearances increased by 450% in 2024, reports, KNCHR

IPOA condemns mob attack on police officers in Vihiga, reports, The Standard

May 22, 2025

THE POLICE REFORMS WORKING GROUP CONDEMNS THE ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER BONIFACE MWANGI, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF AGATHER ATUHAIRE, reports, Amnesty International

Eight unions warn of disruption in hospitals nationwide if UHC medics are not hired, reports, Daily Nation

Report: Deep-rooted police issues fuel public distrust despite years of community policing, reports, The Eastleigh Voice

May 21, 2025

Video: Uproar as Police Officer Is Captured on Camera Assaulting Kitale Polytechnic Female Student, reports, Tuko News

4 Roy police officers on leave pending sexual assault investigation, reports, KSL.Com

New Iowa law mandates end to civilian police oversight boards in several cities, reports, Lexipol Media

May 20, 2025

Former police officer sentenced to a 20-year jail term for defilement, reports, The Star

Committee overseeing Houston police is limited and largely silent — even after George Floyd’s death, reports, Houston Chronicles

May 16, 2025

Philadelphia’s Civilian Police Oversight Commission Embarks on Delicate Task of Investigating Aftermath of Police Shooting, reports, Hoodline news

May 15, 2025

IPOA calls for public inquiry into wave of abductions, cite pattern of rights violations, reports, Capital News

Gakuya questions IPOA’s relevance, says Ruto’s statement will not heal victim, reports, K24 Digital

May 14, 2025

Senate probes surge in custody deaths, seeks accountability from police and prisons, reports, The Eastleigh Voice

New digital police recruitment system ready for roll out – NPSC, reports, The Eastleigh Voice

April 14, 2025

IPOA Calls For New Police Curriculum & Refresher Courses for All Police Officers, reports, Kenyans.co.ke

National Police Service Commission embarks on major Police promotions, reports, KNA News

April 13, 2025

Police reforms to continue, PS Omollo says despite court ruling, reports, The Star

Hurt journalists recount brutal moments at the hands of police, reports, The Standard