State Turns to Crime Data as PS Omollo Sounds Alarm on Emerging Security Threats

PS Raymond Omollo. Photo/Courtesy 

The government is intensifying its reliance on crime research and data analytics to confront emerging security threats, Interior and National Coordination Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said.

Speaking after a visit to the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC), PS Omollo revealed that the government is keen on strengthening the use of evidence-based research to guide security operations, policy formulation, and crime prevention strategies. 

The consultative engagement focused on reviewing new and evolving crime trends affecting different parts of the country.

PS Omollo emphasized the need for closer collaboration between the NCRC, security agencies, and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) to ensure research findings are translated into practical interventions. 

He noted that improved data sharing among institutions would enhance coordination and enable faster, more informed responses to security challenges.

According to the PS, crime research and analytics must play a central role in shaping security decisions at both national and grassroots levels. 

He said evidence-driven approaches would help authorities deploy resources more effectively while addressing crime patterns before they escalate.

The meeting also explored ways of integrating research into day-to-day security planning, with officials agreeing that modern security threats require data-backed solutions rather than reactive measures. 

The discussions reaffirmed the government’s commitment to using research to strengthen public safety.

PS Omollo’s visit comes amid growing concerns over changing crime dynamics, including organized criminal activity and localized insecurity. 

The government maintains that leveraging credible research and analytics will be key to building safer communities and restoring public confidence in security institutions across the country.