LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN POLICE RECRUITMENT IN KENYA

Abstract

This research focused on investigating effect of legal framework on ethical on police recruitment in Kenya, specifically using Embakasi Training Institute as a case study. The study was based on three theories - Attribution Theory, Institutional theory, and Implicit Personality theory, with a key emphasis on the Institutional theory. Data was collected from 200 staff members at Embakasi Police Training Institute using structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS. The findings showed that significantly impact ethical police recruitment at the Kenya Police force in Embakasi. The study concluded that legal framework play a significant role in ethical recruitment practices at the institution. The study recommends the implementation which would benefit policy makers, academicians, researchers, and recruitment practices in both public and private organizations.