UAE | Traffic and Transport
Strict surveillance at stations by security forces
Security agents in uniform and plain clothes, along with an army of surveillance cameras and police sniffer dogs, to secure Metro stations in Dubai.
- By Abdullah Rasheed, Abu Dhabi Editor
- Published: 23:11 September 1, 2009
- Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
- Security forces will exercise their duties in Metro stations in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi: Metro stations in Dubai will be secured by 668 military personnel, 3,000 surveillance cameras, two police stations, eight security offices and police sniffer dogs, it was disclosed in the September issue of 999 magazine.
The monthly magazine is published by the Ministry of Interior in Abu Dhabi.
Col Abdullah Al Ghaithi, Director of the Public Transport Security Department (PTSD) of Dubai Police, said in an interview with the magazine that "a special budget has been allocated to the department to provide personnel, systems and equipment for administrative work, as well as specialised training sessions, purchase of sniffer dogs, patrol vehicles for security of stations and public transport in general in the emirate and the latest surveillance cameras at all metro stations."
Video: RTA launches new Metro feeder buses
Asked if there was a security plan especially for Dubai Metro stations, Col. Al Gaithi said PTSD was solely responsible for the security of Dubai Metro and all the public transport in the emirate.
"The department has prepared an integral security plan in this respect. It started with the training of 204 out of a total of 688 military personnel to upgrade their security capabilities. Others will join later," Col. Al Gaithi said.
He also pointed out that some security agents will exercise their duties in uniform while others will be in plain clothes.
The force also include women personnel who will deal with ladies and families.
He said two police stations will be set up at Union Square Station and BurJuman Metro stations. A further eight police stations will cover other stations.
There will also be a special operations room which will be linked directly with the General Headquarters of Dubai Police.
Col Al Gaithi disclosed that PTSD will have its own building soon.
"Special designs are being prepared to construct special building for the department. The department is now operating at the General Department of Organisations, Protective Security and Emergency," he said.
Your comments
such a great place, i appretiate dubai government, WELL DONE
Younus
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 16:23
Dubai secures me and I secure Dubai and love of Dubai.
Syed Nadeem
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 16:01
This is one of the reason which will encourage us to use the much awaited METRO.
Rohan
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 15:56
This is not first time Dubai prove itself that this is one of the most safety and caring country in world. There are lots of process and incident where Dubai government proved that this is very safe and citizen caring country in the world Best of luck to all Dubai and Metro.
Amita Parulekar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 15:22
Dubai is the safest country to live and work happily. I am more excited to travel in the world class metro in Dubai. Thanks to Dubai Government and RTA for such a good transport facility to us.
Kaja Najum Al Deen
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 15:18
I appreciate very much to see that Dubai enjoyed by a progresive development.I was there and i was fascinated about everything i've seen and about the security i was impressed...u feel very safety!
Bir Jul
Bucharest,Roumania
Posted: September 02, 2009, 11:45
Dubai is always safest place in the world. This step was obvious.
Shafak
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 11:10
Its great to live in Dubai when you can always feel safe.
First i was a bit worried to move here, but now when i live here i see that the security is very good. They put a lot in to it.
Thanks
Helena Trigonis
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 02, 2009, 09:27
More from UAE Traffic and Transport
More from UAE
Latest news
- Move to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
- RTA: 0.25m YouTube, Facebook, Twitter followers
- DHA to open two more medical fitness centres
- Driver admits biting girl, 6, playing 'vampires'
- Help clean up Dubai beaches on Friday
- MasterChef's George Calombaris coming to UAE
- Dubai Appeal Court upholds death sentence
- Businesswoman denies making indecent gesture
- 369 truckers fined for traffic violations
- Al Ain Zoo: Four eland antelopes make debut
- Three men held for robbery in Sharjah
- Street lights needed
- Fund to settle unpaid loans of UAE citizens
- Dubai civic body trims costs to achieve surplus
- Fedex delivers when it comes to its employees
Community Reports
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
-
Safety regulations flouted at Dubai work place
In Al Nahda 2, two workers were seen working on the crane boom at a height of 20m without a full body harness or safety net in violation of rules
-
Closing U-turns creates new risks
Authorities urged to reopen closed U-turns or construct new ones on Shaikh Khalid Al Qasimi Road in Sharjah
