Want to be a community police officer? Abu Dhabi Police are looking for volunteers

Abu Dhabi: Whether its to divert traffic, resolve problems between neighbours or to help the elderly, local authorities have their arms open wide to welcome new community volunteers.

Despite the challenges during COVID-19, Abu Dhabi Police have successfully recruited 1,256 new recruits to be part of their “We Are All Police” initiative.

In a report released on Tuesday, Col Dr Hamoud Saeed Al Afari, director of the community police department, said participants were required to attend a number of online courses in order to become a member.

“As part of the implementation of the first phase, seven classes were carried out via distance learning. The training courses were provided for volunteers in Arabic and English according to the best security standard, and carried out by competent police officers,” he said.

Up to 1,000 volunteers have been trained in a single session, which focused on raising their level of awareness in matters of the community while introducing them to various IT tools and methods of communication.

To date, as many as 52,537 people have applied to the program, which is open to Abu Dhabi residents from all nationalities.

The We Are All Police initiative is aligned to the values of the Abu Dhabi Plan, which is designed to steer Abu Dhabi towards its vision of a secure, confident society and a competitive, sustainable and globally open economy.

Assigned duties

We Are All Police will enable individuals from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities that fit the selection criteria to further enhance security and safety in the emirate. Tasks include but are not limited to:

Criteria

To join the We Are All Police initiative, residents can apply through the website www.weareallpolice.adpolice.gov.ae, the smart app, or call the toll free number 800 1000.