After a long day's work, a police officer went for a quick haircut but parked his car blocking other vehicles. Police are investigating what calls for not only disciplinary measures but also mental health intervention for officers under stress. In the police service, such incidents are linked to mental issues stemming from work conditions and stress. Mutyambai said he is passionate about healing the police of stress and trauma they regularly experience in the course of their duty. Kenyatta University research in 2012 said factors contributing to stress, suicide and murder among police officers are their exhausting, dangerous and traumatic work.

Source: The Star July 14, 2021 20:02 UTC