The Police use the latest technology and are developing human resources by organising training courses in various fields
The aim of the Dubai Police is to provide the best services to residents, tourists and society at large. The Dubai Police is now using the latest technology and is developing human resources by organising training courses in various fields.
Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Chief of Dubai Police, says, "We are now better in all fields."
Last year Dubai Police hired more than 600 people in various positions. It has become one of the most attractive government departments that attract Emiratis as part of the Emiratisation process. The employment process is done online.
In 2007, six batches of officers and policemen graduated from the Dubai Police Academy. The Dubai Police Human Resources Department also organised training courses in various languages such as English, Chinese, Russian and German, from which around 2,281 police personnel graduated.
The Police Chief ordered the formation of the first Women Police Council to involve women in policing efforts. The Council consists of women from various sectors of society.
Dubai Police cracked some major crime cases including the Wafi Mall robbery that took place in March this year. The culprits were arrested and the stolen jewellry items worth more than Dh14 million recovered.
Other crimes that the Dubai Police dealt with included arresting 48 suspects in a money laundering and drug trafficking network following a 16-month investigation.
It also solved robbery cases in various areas of Dubai and recovered stolen items while also cracking down on the growing cases of forgeries.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) foiled numerous attempts of drug trafficking and peddling and arrested a number of suspects who tried to traffic various kinds of drugs through different methods.
Lieutenant General Dahi announced in April that Dubai reported the lowest rate of crimes and traffic related accidents.
Dubai Police also introduced a range of advanced equipment including the e-Lab, which helped speed up checks on narcotics coming through ports and airports.
The Forensic Sciences Department also started using electronic fingerprinting to issue certificates of good conduct. Around 17 such devices were distributed to various police stations. 2007 also saw the electronic procedural system being implemented, which aims at doing away with manual procedures.
The Police Chief also ordered that speeding vehicles be issued stiff fines and for the installation of more radars on highways. Two police patrols were given mobile radars to catch speedsters and issue fines on the spot.
He also introduced the idea of allowing heart patients to get instantly in touch with the Dubai Police Operations Room during emergencies. The project is still under trial and Dubai Ambulance Services Centre is working to create a database of patients with chronic diseases.
Other services that came into effect in 2007 included an inquiry service, issuing traffic fines through mobile phones, using a new advanced vehicle for rescue purposes, advanced system of receiving public complaints and drug awareness lectures at schools.
Awards
The year 2007 has been a year of awards for Dubai Police. In April, the Police Chief was awarded a Golden Pin, the highest honour granted by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which is given to distinguished personalities around the world.
Lieutenant General Dahi became the first security official to receive this honour.
Dubai Police also received praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank for their efforts in combating financial crimes, specifically money laundering.
Other awards that Dubai Police bagged included the Best Website award on a regional level, Best Government Organisation in Electronic Services award as well as the ISO 9001 certificate for quality management, awarded to Dubai Police's Forensic Sciences and Crime Science Department.
