Dubai Police Force

Dubai Police Force
شرطة دبي
Emblem of the Dubai Police Force
(January 2018 — present)
Common nameDubai Police
Agency overview
Formed1 June 1956; 68 years ago (1 June 1956)
Employees30,000+[1][2]
Legal personalityPolice force
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionEmirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Map of Dubai Police's jurisdiction
Size4,114 km2 (1,588 sq mi)
Population4,177,059
Governing bodyGovernment of Dubai
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersAl Twar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sworn members17,500+
Agency executives
Website
dubaipolice.gov.ae

The Dubai Police Force (Arabic: شرطة دبي), commonly referred to as Dubai Police, is the police force of the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Police Force has 30,000 employees[1][2] who are responsible for policing an area of 4,114 square kilometres and a population of over 3 million people.[3] They come under the jurisdiction of the Ruler of Dubai.[4]

The force is currently led by Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, whose formal title is the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; he succeeded Khamis Mattar Al Mezaina in the year 2017.[5][6]

Dhahi Khalfan Tamim served as the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police until his new (and current role) in 2013 as the Deputy Chief of Police and General Security.[7]

One of the main reasons for the low crime rate in Dubai is the strict law enforcement policies.[citation needed] The Dubai Police Department has a reputation for being one of the most efficient and well-equipped police forces in the world.[8][9]

Dubai Police recorded an average emergency response time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds in the third quarter of 2023.[10]

Dubai Police is using drones to enhance quick response to emergencies. The police's drones can be identified separately by blue markings. The Dubai police authority is using this technology to boost safety and security by swiftly responding to emergencies.[11]

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  5. ^ Nagraj, Aarti (2017-03-01). "Dubai ruler appoints new police chief". Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  6. ^ Digital, Traffic. "Dubai Police Implements AI in Planning and Analysing Traffic Accidents". Government of Dubai Media Office.
  7. ^ "H.E. Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim". Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  8. ^ Evans, Tom (April 9, 2024). "Dubai Police arrest 494 for phone banking fraud". The National.
  9. ^ "وكالة أنباء الإمارات". {{cite web}}: C1 control character in |title= at position 2 (help)
  10. ^ "Dubai Police record 2 minutes 24 seconds average response time to emergencies in Q3". www.gulftoday.ae. 23 October 2023.
  11. ^ Desk, Web. "Dubai: Residents alerted as police announces use of drones to tackle emergencies". Khaleej Times. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)