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    "id": 1522403,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Seme, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal",
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    "content": "would not be surprised if amongst police officers, you have a higher incidence of physical illnesses like high blood pressure. They can also develop personality disorders like emotional numbness and psychopathic tendencies. We blame them without realising that they need care. Additionally, salaries and housing of police officers have always been an issue. I am quite sure that there are no systems in place to look after them in this regard. The establishment of psychosocial units and formulation of programmes to promote mental health and well-being of police officers, as proposed in Clause 3 of the Bill, is something we must support. This will help to provide police officers with mental health and wellness resources. Mental illness is one of the most difficult and expensive health conditions to address. It also tends to be chronic once it sets in. Do our police officers have appropriate health facilities that look after mental illness? I am aware of a hospital that has been put up. However, all we can see is a new building that has not been operationalised. There is need for every county to establish well-equipped centres in the offices, camps and training colleges to deal with this matter, as stated in the Bill. In conclusion, I urge Members to support and pass this Bill. It will not only become law but will also provide the funds to take care of police officers, including their working conditions, pay, psychosocial support and medical care. This Bill will provide the basis for that funding. With that, Hon. Temporary Speaker, I support."
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