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    "id": 736248,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Onyura",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Michael Aringo Onyura",
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    "content": "We have had cases of police officers misusing their offices and arms. I had two very unfortunate cases towards the end of last year in my constituency. Innocent wananchi, one being a school girl was shot by a trigger-happy police officer. A boda boda rider was also killed under very unclear circumstances after a minor argument with a police officer who lost his temper and shot him at point blank. I think their training should be carried out in a way that enables them to use their arms well and not harass or kill innocent wananchi . Hon. Deputy Speaker, in as much as we would like injured police officers to be compensated adequately and speedily, the victims of misuse of firearms should also be compensated. There should be equal concern for victims of police brutality through misuse of arms. I am happy to see that this Bill includes trainees and not just serving police officers. For those undergoing training should any injury occur to them or they lose their life, they too will be compensated. The fact that it recognises trainees and includes them is a good thing. It also provides that where there is need for psychological therapy, it can be done even after retirement of a police officer. I know at times the nature of their work and their environment can be very traumatizing. Perhaps after retirement they may suffer some psychological trauma as well."
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