[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]The negative reaction by the National Police Service to the Citizen TV’s #SilahaMtaani investigative documentary into criminal use of police guns, uniforms and handcuffs was highly regrettable. Within 48 hours, the head of Directorate of Criminal Investigations flanked by top investigative officers convened an equally dramatic press conference. Covered live by Citizen TV and other major television stations, the police team patiently displayed police service weapons and described armoury safety procedures. Its two television stations and fourteen radio stations have dominated news and entertainment from the two decades. Like a pair of scissors needs two blades, violent crime management needs both investigative journalism and investigative policing.

Source: Standard Digital April 24, 2021 18:01 UTC