Dubai Police award two senior Pakistani officers with prestigious international diploma

Dubai: Senior officers from Pakistan’s National Police have hailed Dubai Police as a global benchmark for cutting-edge law enforcement, citing its innovative integration of technology and community engagement.

This endorsement came during the Police Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL), a collaborative program between Dubai Police and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Colonels Kamran Ali and Umar Farooq, participants in the PIL, expressed profound admiration for Dubai Police’s “Smart. Secure. Together” philosophy, emphasising its practical application of artificial intelligence, proactive security strategies, and robust community relations.

“The Dubai Police model transcends geographical boundaries,” stated Col. Kamran Ali. “It serves as an international standard, inspiring nations like Pakistan to pursue significant policing reforms.”

With extensive operational experience, Colonels Ali and Farooq are committed to adapting Dubai’s successful policing framework to Pakistan’s unique law enforcement challenges. They recognize Dubai’s approach as a model for effective, efficient, and people-oriented policing, driven by AI and community-focused initiatives.

“Dubai Police demonstrates how technology can foster inclusivity, improve efficiency, and build public trust,” remarked Col. Kamran Ali. “This represents the future of policing.”

Col. Umar Farooq added, “This diploma is more than academic; it’s an investment in the future of policing in Pakistan.”

The officers were particularly impressed by Dubai Police’s advanced utilisation of AI, data integration, and digital platforms.

“We operated within traditional frameworks for decades,” Col. Kamran Ali noted. “Dubai has illuminated how innovation can revolutionise both security and community engagement.”

Col. Umar Farooq, with an electrical engineering background, highlighted the program’s focus on emerging technologies like blockchain and machine learning. “These tools can transform our reporting systems, crime prediction, and public interactions,” he said.

The officers identified several Dubai Police initiatives as adaptable for Pakistan, including:

“While our police force is 60% digital, we need a user-friendly interface similar to Dubai’s to better serve our citizens,” said Col. Umar Farooq.

The officers emphasised that policing is a demanding profession that necessitates a focus on mental and physical well-being.

Col. Kamran Ali, who commands 2,500 officers in Kashmir, finds solace in poetry, while Col. Umar Farooq highlighted the diploma’s emphasis on physical fitness and resilience.

Both officers praised the program’s execution and Dubai Police’s commitment to international collaboration.

“The process was seamless, free of bureaucratic hurdles,” said Col. Umar Farooq.

As they return to Pakistan, the officers carry a clear message: smart policing, community trust, and officer well-being are essential components of modern law enforcement.