DUBAI POLICE REDEFINE COMMUNITY POLICING WITH VOLUNTEERS ON HORSE-BACK: From Smart Police Stations to smart helmets and supercars, Dubai Police have introduced several innovative ideas and technologies to ensure foolproof public safety and security measures. Latest in that long list of out-of-the-box thinking is the idea to rope in community volunteers to join Dubai Police’s mounted unit, used mainly for patrolling busy residential and commercial areas. This mounted unit had come in very handy in guiding and assisting people during the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The voluntary initiative titled ‘Ride with Dubai Mounted Police Unit’ attracted more than 1,000 applications from those who wanted to be a part of this drive. 261 volunteers eventually joined Dubai Police officers in spreading awareness at Al Khawaneej, Al Warqa, Al Bada’a, Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, City Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residences and the Boulevard. While Dubai Police personnel are always there to guide and assist all residents and visitors on security issues, the idea to allow residents themselves to come forward and be a part of community policing is truly wonderful – something that befits Dubai’s stature as a hub of innovation and ideation. [COMMENT BY: Sanjib Kumar Das, Assistant Editor]
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