ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Police Service Act
50. Police records
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
50. Police records
(1)A police officer in charge of a police station or other post, unit or formation shall keep a record in such form as the Inspector-General may, in consultation with the relevant Deputy Inspector-General, direct and shall record all complaints and charges preferred, the names of all persons arrested and the offences with which they are charged.(2)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law in force, no fee shall be chargeable on any bail bond in a criminal case, recognizance to prosecute or give evidence, or recognizance or personal appearance or otherwise, issued or taken by a police officer.(3)Any complaint made against any police officer shall be recorded and reported to the Independent Police Oversight Authority.(4)A police officer who fails to record and report any complaint made under this section, commits an offence.