[Rev. 2012] National Police Service CAP. 84 (k) co-operate and engage in joint security operations with the Deputy Inspector-General in charge of the Kenya Police Service, other Government departments or other security organs to ensure the safety and security of the public; (l) implement the decisions of the Inspector-General; and (m) perform such other duties as may be assigned by the InspectorGeneral or the Commission, or as may be prescribed by this Act or any other written law. 27. Functions of the Administration Police Service The functions of the Administration Police Service shall be the— (a) provision of assistance to the public when in need; (b) maintenance of law and order; (c) preservation of peace; (d) protection of life and property; (e) provision of border patrol and border security; (f) provision of specialized stock theft prevention services; (g) protection of Government property, vital installations and strategic points as may be directed by the Inspector-General; (h) rendering of support to Government agencies in the enforcement of administrative functions and the exercise of lawful duties; (i) co-ordinating with complementing Government agencies in conflict management and peace building; (j) apprehension of offenders; (k) performance of any other duties that may be prescribed by the Inspector-General under this Act or any other written law from time to time. PART V – THE DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS 28. Establishment of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Department There is established the Directorate of Criminal Investigations which shall be under the direction, command and control of the Inspector-General. 29. Qualifications of the Director of Criminal Investigations (1) There shall be a Director of Criminal Investigations who shall be appointed in accordance with section 30. (2) The Commission shall set the term of office of the Director of Criminal Investigations. (3) The Commission shall appoint the Director on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. (4) A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Director of Criminal Investigations if the person— (a) is a citizen of Kenya; N18 - 21 [Issue 1]