848 The Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill, 2013 (4) The provisions of this section shall not limit the power of a police officer to enter any premises under this Act or any other law. (5) The Inspector-General of Police shall ensure the development of procedures regarding matters under this Act including(a) training police officers to deal with family related matters or domestic violence; (b) facilitating the reporting process so that complainants may report to the police without fear or otherwi se; and (c) ensuring expedi~ntly Complaints against police officers. that complaints and efficiently. are processed 7. ( l) An ' applicant who is not satisfied with the services of a police officer to whom he or she has reported a case of domestic violence shall have the right to register a complaint- No.35 of 2011 (a) · in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed under section 9; No.11A of2011 (b) under the Independent Police Oversight Authorit) Act; and (c) under the National Police Service Act. Protection mechanism s. 8. (l) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with county executives, develop the necessary policy to facilitate the establishment by county executives of appropriate mechanisms to provide temporary emergency shelters or safe houses and any other relevant services for the protection of victims of domestic violence. (2.) fo developing the policy referred to in subsection ( l ), the Cabinet Secretary shall work with other relevant government departments and non-State actors to ensure that the policy developed takes into account the different community and cultural contexts while respecting the values and principles of the Constitution.

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