PS BEACCO VISITS PROBATION OFFICERS, PLEDGES HER SUPPORT

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco has pledged to enhance the safety of probation officers in the wake of last week’s shooting incident at the Makadara law courts that left a magistrate dead. 
Speaking to probation officers at the Nairobi probation hostel in Makadara during a debriefing session, the PS said probation officers are a critical cog in the criminal justice system. 

She termed Thursday’s incident as unprecedented even as she urged for calm saying requisite measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of the officers.
“One of the greatest conquests against your enemy is refusing to be discouraged. Continue with what you have been doing, the best days are ahead of you.” The PS told the probation officers.

She said the State Department for Correctional Services has already commenced psychosocial support for officers affected by the unfortunate incident especially the nine officers who were within the court precincts during the shooting incident. 
She said the move is in line with this year’s department’s theme of mental wellness for effective service delivery that is being escalated across the regions. 
The PS later proceeded to the Makadara law courts to join judicial officers who were mourning Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti.  
While mourning the late Kivuti as an exemplary jurist and defender of justice, the PS urged members of the judiciary not to be derailed by the incident but to sustain their pursuit of justice and commitment to the rule of law.