IED AWARENESS TRAINING FOR DCI AND DPP OFFICERS

Twenty four officers drawn from DCI's Forensic Directorate and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions yesterday completed a two-week IED Awareness Training held at Border Police Training Campus - ATA Centre in Kanyonyo, Kitui County.

The course was designed to equip the participants with vital knowledge on IED threats, enhance their skills and fortify strategies to safeguard lives against potential dangers, as well as offer guidelines on the prosecution processes for perpetrators.

Speaking at the event, the Director Planning at DCI Mr Barasa Walumoli commended the course participants for their commitment and active engagement during the training, further acknowledging the risks they undertake to protect the nation.

He said "IEDs present ever-evolving threats, and your dedication to understanding them reflects a deep commitment to public safety and professional excellence."

Speaking at the same event, the Deputy Ass. Director at the U.S. Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance Mr Timothy Leeds highlighted the immense complexities surrounding IEDs, hence commending the instructors for offering clear and practical guidance pertinent to the detection, response and mitigation of the threats posed.

The training was organized and facilitated by the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) program of the U.S., a key partner of the DCI in matters of capacity building. The official closing ceremony was held at La Mada Hotel in Nairobi.