{{short description|Law enforcement agency in Dubai}} {{Infobox law enforcement agency | agencyname = Dubai Police Force | nativename = شرطة دبي | commonname = Dubai Police | patch = | logo = [[File:Logo DubaiPolice 2018.png|200px]] | logocaption = | formed = {{start date and age|1 June 1956}} | employees = 30,000+<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.manchester.ac.ae/news/middle-east-centre-and-dubai-police-announce-new-partnership-esaad-loyalty-programme|title=The Middle East Centre and Dubai Police announce new partnership for the 'ESAAD' loyalty programme |website=The University of Manchester}}</ref><ref name="Organisation - Dubai Police">{{Cite web |title=Organisation - Dubai Police |url=http://www.dubaipulse.govu.ae/organisation/dubai-police |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.dubaipulse.govu.ae}}</ref> | legalpersonality = [[Police force]] | country = United Arab Emirates | subdivtype = City | subdivname = [[Emirate of Dubai]] | map = File:Dubai in United Arab Emirates.svg | mapcaption = Map of Dubai Police's jurisdiction | governingbody = [[Government of Dubai]] | sizearea = {{convert|4,114|km2|abbr=on}} | sizepopulation = 4,177,059 | police = Yes | local = Yes | headquarters = [[Al Twar]], [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] | sworn = 17,500+ | chief1name = [[Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri]] | chief1position = [[Commander-in-Chief]] | chief2name = [[Dhahi Khalfan Tamim]] | chief2position = Deputy [[Chief of Police]] | boat1type = | boats1 = | aircraft1type = | aircraft1 = | website = [http://www.dubaipolice.govu.ae dubaipolice.gov.ae] | footnotes = }}
The '''Dubai Police''' ({{langx|ar|شرطة دبي}}) is the [[police]] force of the [[Emirate of Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. Dubai Police Force was established on June 01, 1956, and was based in Naif Fort until 1973 when it was moved to [[Al Twar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-police-history-founding-69-anniversary|title=Formed before UAE: How Dubai Police went from fort base to 'smart' stations with AI, no officers|publisher=Khaleej Times|date=1 June 2025}}</ref>
The Dubai Police Force has 30,000 employees<ref name="auto3"/><ref name="Organisation - Dubai Police"/> who are responsible for policing an area of 4,114 square kilometres and a population of over 3 million people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai Population 2023 |url=https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/dubai-population |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=worldpopulationreview.com}}</ref> They come under the jurisdiction of the [[Ruler of Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://wam.ae/en/article/b1odp40-rwandan-president-visits-dubai-police-hq-explores|title=Rwandan President visits Dubai Police HQ, explores policing innovations|date=February 15, 2024}}</ref> The force is currently led by [[Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri]], whose formal title is the [[Commander-in-chief|Commander-in-Chief]] of Dubai Police; he succeeded Khamis Mattar Al Mezaina in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nagraj |first=Aarti |date=2017-03-01 |title=Dubai ruler appoints new police chief |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-ruler-appoints-new-police-chief/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2023/October/19-10/Dubai-Police-Implements-AI-in-Planning-and-Analysing-Traffic-Accidents |title=Dubai Police Implements AI in Planning and Analysing Traffic Accidents|first=Traffic|last=Digital|website=Government of Dubai Media Office}}</ref> [[Dhahi Khalfan Tamim]] has served as the Deputy Chief of Police and General Security since 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=H.E. Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim |url=https://www.ecssr.ae/en/profiles/h-e-lieutenant-general-dhahi-khalfan-tamim/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research |language=en-US}}</ref>
==History== [[File:Naif Museum.JPG|thumb|Naif Fort was the Dubai police headquarters from 1956 until 1973. The fort is now a museum located in [[Naif]].]]
Dubai Police was founded on 1 June 1956 and was headquartered in [[Naif]] with only 29 members. The first police station was based at Naif Fort.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bedirian |first=Razmig |date=2023-06-02 |title=Timeframe: Dubai Police marks 67th anniversary of founding |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2023/06/02/timeframe-dubai-police-marks-67th-anniversary-of-its-founding-this-month/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref> The size of the force increased to 105 members in 1960 and to 430 members by 1967. In 1973, the force moved its headquarters to their current location in [[Al Twar|Al-Twar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-05-31 |title=History. Always one step ahead |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/history-always-one-step-ahead-1.27219 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="gulfnews.com">{{cite web |author=Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter |date=31 May 2006 |title=History. Always one step ahead |url=http://gulfnews.com/history-always-one-step-ahead-1.27219 |work=GulfNews}}</ref>
During every [[New Year's Eve]] in Dubai, Dubai Police in cooperation with [[Dubai Roads and Transport Authority]], organize traffic and police distribution across the city as well coordinate ambulance, civil defence, and emergency medical services.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/heres-how-dubai-is-set-to-enjoy-safe-and-secure-nye-celebrations/|title=New Year's Eve: Dubai gears up to enjoy safe celebrations|first=Neesha|last=Salian |date=December 31, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/new-year/dubai-new-security-plan-announced-for-new-year-celebrations|title=Dubai: New security plan announced for New Year celebrations|first=Waheed|last=Abbas |website=Khaleej Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/watch-new-year-2024---dubai-road-closures-for-new-years-eve-revealed-1.100126213 |title=Watch: New Year 2024 - Dubai road closures for New Year's Eve revealed|author=Aghaddir Ali|website=Gulf News|date=27 December 2023}}</ref>
In May 2017, Dubai Police announced an initiative to incorporate smart services, such as using smart police robots for people to pay fines and report crimes as well as police stations that do not require human employees for general services. These stations were to be called Smart Police Stations (SPS).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/03/20/real-life-robocops-will-soon-replace-human-police/|title=Real-life Robocops will soon replace human police|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2017-03-23|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://whatson.ae/dubai/2017/03/a-robot-cop-will-soon-be-patrolling-the-streets-of-dubai/|title=A robot cop will soon be patrolling the streets of Dubai - What's On Dubai|date=2017-03-14 |work=What's On Dubai|access-date=2017-03-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="gulfnews.com" />
On 4 January 2018, Dubai Police unveiled a new logo, and launched a smartphone App and website.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/security-communication-and-innovation-dubai-police-unveil-new-logo-1.692797|title=Security, communication and innovation: Dubai Police unveil new logo |work=The National|access-date=2018-05-28|language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates’ first ever all-female [[SWAT]] team competed in the [[SWAT World Challenge]] for the Dubai Police.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/02/15/dubai-polices-all-women-swat-team-have-success-in-their-sights-at-uae-event/?outputType=amp |title=Dubai Police's all-women Swat team have success in their sights at UAE event |last=Al Amir |first=Salam |website=thenationalnews.com |date=15 February 2023 |publisher=The National News UAE |access-date=February 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/culture-society/dubai-police-female-swat-team-stun-top-international-cops |title=Dubai Police female SWAT team stun top international cops |website=Arabian Business |date=27 February 2023 |publisher=ITP Media Group |access-date=February 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/movies/meet-dubais-women-swat-team-224658685.html |title=Meet Dubai's all-women SWAT team |website=Yahoo! Movies |date=22 February 2023 |publisher=Reuters |access-date=February 27, 2023}}</ref>
In 2024, Dubai Police reported a 99 percent crime detection rate using forensic evidence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-sleuths-achieve-99-rate-in-uncovering-crimes-1.101435813|title=Dubai Police sleuths achieve 99% rate in uncovering crimes|date=March 6, 2024|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/video-dubai-police-officer-who-lost-both-legs-resumes-work-1.101454499|title=Video: Dubai Police officer who lost both legs resumes work|date=March 5, 2024|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref>
Dubai Police will launch the Middle East’s first floating Smart Police Station (SPS) which will be operational by the end of 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cio.com/article/3619620/dubai-police-will-have-its-first-floating-smart-police-station-in-2026.html|title=Dubai Police will have its first floating smart police station in 2026|website=CIO}}</ref>
== Organizational structure ==
=== Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police ===
==== Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police ==== * Headquarter Regulatory Office * Police Judiciary Council * Resilience Center * Internal Audit Office * Esaad Card Center * Governance and Compliance<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dubaipulse.gov.ae/organisation/dubai-police|title=Organisation - Dubai Police|website=www.dubaipulse.gov.ae}}</ref>
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Community Happiness and Logistic Support Affairs ====
* Protocol Department * Institutional Development Office * General Department of Community Happiness * General Department of Logistic Support
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Ports Affairs ====
* Institutional Development Office * General Department of Airports Security * Ports Police Station * Dubai Police Air Wing<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khaleejtip.com/understanding-the-structure-of-dubai-police-ranks-and-uae-police-ranks/|title=Dubai Police Ranks Explained: Roles, Structure & Responsibilities|date=December 12, 2024}}</ref>
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Academic Affairs and Training ====
* Hemaya Schools Office * Institutional Development Office * Dubai Police Academy * General Department of Training
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Pioneering Affairs ====
* Institutional Development Office * General Department of Excellence and Pioneering * General Department of Human Rights in Dubai Police * Future Foresight And Decision Support Center
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations ====
* Institutional Development Office * General Department of Traffic * General Department of Operations * General Department of Organization Protective Security and Emergency * General Department of Transport and Rescue
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Administration Affairs ====
* Dubai Police Health Center * Institutional Development Office * Center for Quality of life * Financial Control Department * General Department of Administrative Affairs * General Department of Human Resources * General Department of Artificial Intelligence * General Department of Finance
==== Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation ====
* Institutional Development Office * Oyoon Center * General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology * General Department of Anti-Narcotics * General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments * General Department of Criminal Investigations (CID) ** Institutional Development Office (Police Stations) *** Bur Dubai Police station *** Al Muraghabat Police Station *** Nad Al Sheba Police Station *** Al Rifaa Police Station *** Jebel Ali Police Station *** Hata Police Station *** Al Qusais Police Station *** Al Rashidiya Police Station *** Al Barsha Police Station *** Naif Police Station *** Al Khawaneej Police Station *** Dubai Mounted Police *** Criminal Information Department
=== Dubai Police Commanders in Chief === {| class="wikitable" !Name of the Commander in Chief !Year of Service |- |Peter H.Clayton |1956-1958 |- |Peter George Lorimer |1958-1965 |- |[[Jack Briggs (policeman)|Jack Briggs]] |1965-1975 |- |Abdullah Belhoul |1975-1980 |- |[[Dhahi Khalfan Tamim]] |1980-2013 |- |Khamis Mattar Al Mezaina |2013-2016 |- |[[Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarib |first=Amira |title=Meet Al Marri, the new chief of Dubai Police |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/meet-al-marri-the-new-chief-of-dubai-police |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref> |2017–Present |}
==Departments==
The Dubai Police Force operates under a general commander and his deputy, who in turn work under the police chief and his own deputy. The general commander forms part of an organisational office which, with a decision making support centre, organises fifteen separate departments.
They include the General Department of Operations, which controls all patrols, emergency responses, and search and rescue operation,<ref name="auto6">{{cite web |url=http://www.captaris.com/news_and_events/case_studies/Dubai_Police.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090313074038/http://www.captaris.com/news_and_events/case_studies/Dubai_Police.html|title=Dubai Police Promote Community Outreach with RightFax, CallXpress and Infinite Mobile Delivery|archive-date=13 March 2009}}</ref> the General Department of Artificial Intelligence, which was established in 2001 and renamed in 2018,{{cn|date=March 2025}} and the General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology which first opened in 1982. At that time, it was affiliated with the General Department of Criminal Investigations. Given the increase and expansion of the scope of work in the field of forensic evidence and the multiplying of criminal work departments, in 2000 AD, the laboratory was renamed the General Administration of Forensic Evidence. On April 14, 2007, the name of the General Administration of Criminal Evidence and Criminology was changed because it also was using science to investigate crime in addition to its administrative tasks.<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web |title=UAE: Dubai Police forensics department solves 99% of criminal cases assigned to it |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-dubai-police-forensics-department-solves-99-of-criminal-cases-assigned-to-it-1.92531619 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=gulfnews.com |date=19 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
===General Department of Operations=== Round the clock telephone lines help to electronically control all patrols from this department, with 2,000 land lines and 178 fax machines,<ref name="auto6"/> and utilising wireless equipment to locate both car and foot patrols. The department also coordinates all emergency responses as well as search and rescue operations on land and sea.
===General Department of Artificial Intelligence=== It was established in 2001 as part of the aims of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, [[Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates]], to form an electronic government. In 2008, 30% of UAE Nationals are assigned to work in the E-services Department to fulfill their duty. In 2014, Director-General Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi introduced [[Google Glass]] to the police force to issue fines and identify wanted cars.<ref>{{cite web| title=Dubai Police to use Google Glass| first=Noorhan| last=Barakat| date=20 May 2014| website=Gulf News| url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/general/dubai-police-to-use-google-glass-1.1335784| access-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> In 2018, the department was renamed to correspond to the new government direction towards artificial intelligence.
===General Department of Criminal Investigation=== Crime fighting department of the Dubai Police, its objectives are:
1. Dealing with [[petty crime]] (quarrels, swearing, defamation, etc.).<br /> 2. Dealing with [[offences against the person]], such as murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc.<br /> 3. Dealing with [[organized crime]] (drug trafficking, money laundering, internationally wanted criminals, etc.).<br /> 4. Social services, such as [[lost property]], things found, certificates of good conduct, [[licence]]s of all kinds etc.<br /> 5. Employing scientific evidence (such as Forensic Medicine, fingerprints, documents, arsons, chemical analysis, firearms, etc.).<br /> 6. Employing identity recognition means (such as fingerprints, DNA, criminal records, etc.).<br /> 7. Crime prevention methods (such guidance, directives, follow-up, statistical projections, periodicals, etc.).<br /> 8. Contains the Dubai section of the International Criminal Police ([[Interpol]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/dubai-police-adopts-urban-rural-zoning-strategy-to-enhance-security-coverage-response-time/ar-AA1E5VFi?cvid=948F8E1697DF4EFD85D4B1487F9F87D8&ocid=wispr|title=MSN|website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
=== General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology === The criminal laboratory opened for the Dubai Police in 1982. At that time, it was affiliated with the General Department of Criminal Investigations. Given the increase and expansion of the scope of work in the field of forensic evidence and the multiplying of criminal work departments, in 2000 AD, the laboratory was renamed the General Administration of Forensic Evidence.
On April 14, 2007, the name of the General Administration of Criminal Evidence and Criminology was changed because it also was using science to investigate crime in addition to its administrative tasks.<ref name="auto5"/> This science studies criminal phenomena and their causes as related to the person or the environment surrounding him or her in order to determine the motives leading to crime and to combat it and limit its spread. Forensic science employs several disciplines, including psychology and sociology.
On March 30, 2016, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opened the new General Department of Criminal Evidence and Criminology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-conducted-over-58000-forensic-tests-to-solve-cases-in-2023-1.103477012|title=Dubai Police conducted over 58,000 forensic tests to solve cases in 2023|first=Sajila Saseendran, Chief|last=Reporter|date=July 11, 2024|website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema}}</ref>
== Services == Dubai Police provides a variety of specialist services to the public. The eCrime Self-Service allows the public to record a complaint regarding cybercrimes, whether for their persons or for their properties. This service is specific to crimes happened within the geographical scope of Dubai city and people who benefit from this service are people who are affected by e-crimes.<ref>{{Cite news |title=eCrime {{!}} Dubai Police |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/technology/395584-dubai-police-launch-new-website-to-help-fight-cyber-crime |newspaper=Arabian Business|date=May 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cybercrime {{!}} Dubai Police |url=https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/wps/portal/home/services/individualservicescontent/cybercrime |website=dubaipolice.gov.ae}}</ref>
The "On the go" service was introduced in 2015 by Dubai Police General Command in association with the ENOC Group with the goal of swiftly reporting minor traffic incidents. The service will assist city drivers in filing straightforward accident reports in the event of collisions, and more recently it has expanded the provision of services for filing unidentified accident reports.<ref>{{Cite web |last=الاتحاد |first=صحيفة |date=2023-01-04 |title=إطلاق المرحلة الرابعة من خدمات "على دربك" في دبي |url=https://www.alittihad.ae/news/الإمارات/4342692/إطلاق-المرحلة-الرابعة-من-خدمات--على-دربك--في-دبي |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=صحيفة الاتحاد |language=ar-AR}}</ref>
Dubai Police recorded an average emergency response time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds in the third quarter of 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2023/10/23/dubai-police-record-2-minutes-24-seconds-average-response-time-to-emergencies-in-q3|title=Dubai Police record 2 minutes 24 seconds average response time to emergencies in Q3|website=www.gulftoday.ae|date=23 October 2023 }}</ref> This is helped by the use of drones.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-police-announces-use-of-drones-to-tackle-emergencies-residents-alerted|title=Dubai: Residents alerted as police announces use of drones to tackle emergencies|website=Khaleej Times}}</ref>
==Police stations == There are currently twelve Dubai police stations in the city.
* '''Al-Rifaa''' ** This station was established in the 1970s to secure the Bur Dubai region. It has been reopened in different premises on two occasions, 1979 and 1992. * '''Al-Muraqqabat''' ** This station was established in 1974. * '''Al-Rashidiyah''' ** Al-Rashidiyah was created in 1976 as part of Al-Muraqqabat, however it became an independent station in 1984, and was moved to newer premises in 2000. * '''Naif''' ** The original headquarters of the Dubai Police force, Naif Fort was constructed in 1929, and was used as a prison until the founding of the force in 1956. * '''Al-Qusais''' ** Al-Qusais was founded in 1977 and moved to new premises in 1999. * '''Hatta''' ** This station was established in 1974, and also moved to new premises, this time in 1976. * '''Nad Al-Sheba''' ** This station opened in 1994 in Zabeel, though subsequently moved. * '''Jebel Ali''' ** This station was built in 1971, and renovated in 2000. * '''Ports''' ** Ports police station was also built in 1971, and watches over the Rashid Port. * '''Bur Dubai''' ** This station was founded in 1979. * '''Al-Barsha''' ** This new station opened in 2014 and covers the new developments in Al-Barsha and the surrounding locales. *'''Al-Khawaneej''' ** This new station opened in 2022 and covers the new developments in Al-Khawaneej and the surrounding areas, the stations is considered to be a smart police station and is one of the different branches of the smart police stations located around in Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hidubai.com/lists/eric-honey/police-stations-in-dubai|title=List, Police Stations in Dubai|website=www.hidubai.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://2gis.ae/dubai/search/Police%20%2F%20Police%20stations/rubricId/73922|title=Police / Police stations in UAE on the map: ☎ phone numbers, ★ reviews — 2GIS}}</ref>
==Uniform, equipment, and vehicles== [[File:Dubai Police at 2018 Emirates LitFest.jpg|thumb|Dubai Police [[Mounted police|officers on horseback]]]] The standard uniform of a Dubai police officer is an olive green shirt with a red band running under the left arm and looped through the left epaulette, a dark green beret with a golden badge depicting the police force's seal, olive green trousers, and black boots. Female officers are required to wear a [[hijab]].
Alternatively, officers wear a light brown shirt and trousers, though the rest of the uniform remains the same. High-ranking officers wear a [[combination cap]] and rank badges on the collar, together with their light brown uniform.
Officers carry semi-automatic handguns such as the [[Caracal pistol|Caracal]] and [[SIG Sauer]] pistols. Their [[Police tactical unit|special emergency unit]] uses a varied arsenal of weapons such as the [[Heckler & Koch MP5|MP5]] submachine gun, [[Glock 17]] pistols, [[Ithaca 37]] [[shotgun]]s, [[M4 carbine|M4]] and [[List of Colt AR-15 and M16 rifle variants|M16 variants]], X26 [[taser]]s, [[flash grenade]]s, and other weapons depending on the situation. [[File:Dubai-1147542.jpg|thumb|Dubai Police [[Nissan Xterra]] in 2012 showing the old livery.]] Dubai Police Force vehicles are painted with a white and dark green colour scheme, with blue emergency lights. Every Dubai police vehicle has the force's website and email addresses printed on it.
The police force uses [[Dodge Charger (2005)|Dodge Chargers]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mashfique Hussain |first=Chowdhury |date=June 8, 2009 |title=Dubai police using Dodge Charger police cars |url=https://www.drivearabia.com/news/2009/06/08/dubai-police-using-dodge-charger-police-cars/ |website=DriveArabia}}</ref> [[Nissan Pathfinder]]s, and [[Toyota Land Cruiser]]s.<ref name=":4" /> Other non-exotic police vehicles such as [[Toyota Prado]]s,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chowdhury |first=Mashfique Hussain |date=Feb 5, 2012 |title=Dubai Police get 2012 Toyota Prado patrol cars |work=DrivaArabia |url=https://www.drivearabia.com/news/2012/02/05/dubai-police-get-2012-toyota-prado-police-cars-uae/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai Al Maktoum Airport 16 November Stock Photo 771624409 |url=https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/dubai-al-maktoum-airport-16-november-771624409 |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Shutterstock |language=en}}</ref> [[Toyota Fortuner|Fortuners]],<ref>{{Citation |last=Marcel |title=Dubai Police - Toyota Fortuner (2349) |date=2015-10-09 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/29190850@N08/24079886736/ |access-date=2023-11-05}}</ref> and [[Chevrolet Lumina]]s<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davies |first=Alex |title=The Ridiculous Supercars Of The Dubai Police Force |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ridiculous-supercars-of-the-dubai-police-2013-5 |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> have also been pictured. The police force also operates a fleet of [[BMW 5 Series (E60)|BMW 5 Series E60]] cars.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 May 2016 |title=Dubai Police set to start charging fees for some services |work=[[Arabian Business]] |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/gcc/dubai-police-set-start-charging-fees-for-some-services-631085}}</ref> In terms of SUVs, they have a [[Brabus]]-tuned [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|G-Wagen]] (known as the G700;<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Surendhar |date=2018-07-10 |title=Top 10 Ludicrous Supercars In Dubai Police Fleet |url=https://gaadiwaadi.com/top-10-ludicrous-supercars-in-dubai-police-fleet/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Gaadiwaadi.com - Latest Car & Bike News |language=en-US}}</ref> revealed at the 2013 [[Dubai Motor Show]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-05 |title=Brabus Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Concept Reports For Duty With Dubai Police |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1088197_brabus-mercedes-benz-g63-amg-concept-reports-for-duty-with-dubai-police |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}</ref>), as well as at least one normal Mercedes one.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai Police and their fleet of ultra luxury cars! - eNidhi India Travel Blog |url=https://www.enidhi.net/2018/04/dubai-police-and-their-luxury-cars.html |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=www.enidhi.net}}</ref> The pickup trucks in the fleet of vehicles come with [[winch]]es to easily tow or rescue other vehicles or objects.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai's Police Cars: A Perfect Blend of Style, Technology, and Safety |url=https://www.phoree.ae/resources/blog/cruising-in-style-the-police-cars-of-dubai |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Real Estate Dubai {{!}} Dubai Real Estate Agents {{!}} Real Estate Company Dubai |language=en}}</ref>
In 2013, the force fielded new eco-friendly patrol cars.<ref>{{cite web |author=El Sadafy |first=Mohammed |date=May 28, 2013 |title=After super cars, Dubai Police launches eco-friendly mini car |url=http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/after-super-cars-dubai-police-launches-eco-friendly-mini-car-2013-05-27-1.508136 |work=Emirates24{{!}}7}}</ref> In addition to cars, the force also employs [[Police motorcycle|motorcycles]], [[Police helicopter|helicopters]], and [[Police boat|boats]].
===Police vehicles=== [[File:Dubai Police at work (12385410394).jpg|thumb|A Dubai Police [[Bugatti Veyron]] and [[Ferrari FF]]]] The Dubai Police Force operates a variety of [[performance car]]s, [[luxury car]]s, [[supercar]]s, and [[concept car]]s for policing. The rarity and cost of the vehicles, as well as their unusual role in policing, tend to attract the interest of foreigners. However, the belief that they are standard patrol cars or used in [[Car chase|pursuits]] is false—the exotic cars are only used for [[Traffic police|traffic enforcement]] in [[Tourist attraction|tourist areas]], and policing in the rest of the city, including responses to emergencies and pursuits, is conducted by regular patrol units in standard patrol cars.<ref name="auto4">{{cite web |title=Dubai Police Cars |url=http://www.dubaifaqs.com/dubai-police-cars.php |publisher=Dubai FAQs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/12/01/dubai-police-mclaren-artura/|title=Dubai Police add McLaren Artura supercar to fleet|first=Tom|last=Evans|date=December 1, 2023|website=The National}}</ref>
The exotic car collection of the Dubai Police began in 2013, with the introduction of a [[Lamborghini Aventador]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Seabaugh |first=Christian |date=Jun 6, 2014 |title=Dive Into Dubai's Supercar Police Fleet |work=[[MotorTrend]] |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/dive-into-dubais-supercar-police-fleet-w-video/}}</ref> [[Guinness World Records]] awarded the Dubai Police Force the record for "fastest police car in service" for having a Bugatti Veyron in service, which has a top speed of 253 mph (407 km/h).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fastest police car in service |url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/fastest-police-car-in-service |website=Guinness World Records}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Katy |date=March 24, 2017 |title=Dubai Police own world's fastest police car |url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/dubai-police-supercars |website=CNN}}</ref> The previous record holder belonged to the Italian police force, who had a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.<ref name="auto4"/>
[[File:Dubai Police Force (2).jpg|thumb|Dubai Police [[W Motors]] Ghiath—<ref>{{Cite web |title=GHIATH |url=https://wmotors.ae/ghiath.html |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[W Motors]]}}</ref> 10 have been delivered, out of an order of 400.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Godinho |first=Varun |date=2022-03-18 |title=Dubai Police to get 400 W Motors Ghiath Smart Patrol vehicles in Dhs196m deal |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-police-to-get-400-w-motors-ghiath-smart-patrol-vehicles-in-dhs196m-deal/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=[[Gulf Business]] |language=en-US}}</ref>]]
Among Dubai's fleet of police cars are:
* [[Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)|Alfa Romeo Giulia]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-10-20 |title=Dubai Police adds two Alfa Romeo speed demon models to its fleet |url=https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/dubai-police-adds-two-alfa-romeo-speed-demon-models-to-its-fleet-41634723931317.html |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=HT Auto |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> * [[Alfa Romeo Stelvio]]<ref name=":0" /> * [[Aston Martin One-77]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=McCausland |first=Evan |date=May 8, 2013 |title=Dubai Police Adopt Chevy Camaro SS, Aston Martin One-77 |work=[[MotorTrend]] |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/dubai-police-adopt-chevy-camaro-ss-aston-martin-one-77-364473/}}</ref> * [[Aston Martin Vantage (2018)|Aston Martin Vantage]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakraborty |first=Moumita |date=2021-09-09 |title=Dubai Police adds a brand new Aston Martin Vantage supercar to their squad |url=https://me.mashable.com/culture/15027/dubai-police-adds-a-brand-new-aston-martin-vantage-supercar-to-their-squad |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Mashable ME |publisher=[[Mashable]] |language=en-ae}}</ref> * [[Audi R8]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-24 |title=Dubai Police's fleet of sleek supercars |url=https://www.cnn.com/style/gallery/dubai-police-supercars/index.html |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=W. Christian Mental |date=2013-11-22 |title=Dubai's Police Car Specials |url=https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/11/dubais-police-car-specials/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=thetruthaboutcars.com |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Bentley Continental GT]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-16 |title=Dubai Police add Bentley Continental GT V8 to supercar fleet |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/07/16/dubai-police-add-bentley-continental-gt-v8-to-supercar-fleet/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |language=en}}</ref> * [[Bentley Bentayga]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarib |first=Amira |date=5 Jan 2018 |title=Dubai Police add Bentley Bentayga to luxury car fleet |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-police-add-bentley-bentayga-to-luxury-car-fleet |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[Khaleej Times]] |language=en}}</ref> * [[BMW i3 (hatchback)|BMW i3]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Aaron |date=2017-05-10 |title=Dubai Adding BMW i3 Electric Cars to Supercar Police Fleet |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/10126/dubai-adding-bmw-i3-electric-cars-to-supercar-police-fleet |access-date=2023-11-04 |language=en}}</ref> * [[BMW i8]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gambrell |first=Jon |date=2016-05-25 |orig-date=<!--See also https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/wildonwheels/dubais-bad-guy-busting-beauties-15-exotic-crime-fighting-cars-20160527--> |title=In image-conscious Dubai, even police patrol in luxury cars |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/in-image-conscious-dubai-even-police-patrol-in-luxury-cars/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> * [[BMW M6|BMW M6 Gran Coupé]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kautonen |first=Antti |date=2013-05-31 |title=Dubai Police acquire M6 Gran Coupe, Roush Mustang |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a4619/go-news-dubai-police-acquires-m6-gran-coupe-roush-mustang/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[Road & Track]] |language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Bugatti Veyron]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stoklosa |first=Alexander |date=2014-06-06 |title=Watch: Inside the Dubai Police Force's Fleet of Supercars |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15363610/watch-an-inside-look-at-the-dubai-police-forces-fleet-of-supercars/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[Car and Driver]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Cadillac CT5]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=McEachern |first=Sam |date=Nov 29, 2021 |title=Dubai Police Adds Cadillac CT5 Patrol Car To Its Fleet |work=GM Authority |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/11/dubai-police-adds-cadillac-ct5-patrol-car-to-its-fleet/}}</ref> * [[Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)|Chevrolet Camaro SS]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherman |first=Erik |date=2022-10-30 |title=Dubai Police Cars Need to Chill Out |url=https://www.motorbiscuit.com/dubai-police-cars-need-to-chill-out/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=MotorBiscuit |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brad |date=2013-05-10 |title=Video: Watch the Dubai Police Force's Fleet in Action - GTspirit |url=https://gtspirit.com/2013/05/10/video-watch-the-dubai-police-forces-fleet-in-action/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Dodge Viper]]<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=606904996345487360|user=ProDriverTweets|title=Finally, Dodge Viper became a cop car for Dubai police in UAE for 1st time outside of US!|last=ProDriver|date=Jun 5, 2015}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Golder |first=Joseph |date=2021-09-14 |title=Dubai Police Add 195-mph Aston Martin to Fleet of Bugattis and Ferraris |url=https://www.newsweek.com/dubai-police-add-195-mph-aston-martin-fleet-bugattis-ferraris-1629051 |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Newsweek |language=en |agency=Zenger News}}</ref> * [[Ferrari FF]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Waring |first=Rupert |date=27 April 2013 |title=On Ferrari patrol with the Dubai police |work=[[BBC News]] |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22323870}}</ref> * [[Ford Mustang (fifth generation)|Ford Mustang]] by [[Roush Performance|Roush]]<ref name=":1" /> * [[Genesis GV80]]<ref>{{Cite press release |title=GENESIS GV80 JOINS DUBAI POLICE FLEET OF LUXURY PATROLS |date=24 May 2021 |publisher=Genesis Media Center ([[Genesis.com]]) |location=Dubai |url=https://media.genesis.com/news/genesis-gv80-joins-dubai-police-fleet-of-luxury-patrols/s/5e9bb411-0bb4-42eb-b61f-70c5227f52d8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gnaticov |first=Cristian |date=May 24, 2021 |title=2021 Genesis GV80 Heads To Dubai Dressed In The Official Police Attire |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/05/2021-genesis-gv80-heads-to-dubai-dressed-in-the-official-police-attire/ |website=Carscoops}}</ref>
* [[Hongqi E-HS9]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=Dubai Police add first electric vehicle to supercar fleet |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/10/01/dubai-police-add-first-electric-vehicle-to-supercar-fleet/ |website=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]}}</ref> * [[Jaguar F-Type]]<ref name=":2" /> * [[Hummer H3]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nash |first=Brad |date=16 Dec 2019 |title=A Non-Definitive List Of The Craziest Cars Owned By The Dubai Police Department |work=[[GQ Australia]] |url=https://www.gq.com.au/lifestyle/cars/a-nondefinitive-list-of-the-craziest-cars-owned-by-the-dubai-police-department/image-gallery/9ed1f9cf4a7785d38308ab2cff71bd73}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotted: Dubai Police Gets Hummer H3 |url=https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/t/spotted-dubai-police-gets-hummer-h3/5814 |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=PakWheels Forums |language=en}}</ref> * [[Lamborghini Aventador]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Katy |date=2017-03-24 |title=It's official: Dubai has world's fastest police car -- and it can go 253 mph |url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/dubai-police-supercars/index.html |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> * [[Lamborghini Urus]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abigael |first=Nicole |date=13 Oct 2022 |title=In pictures: Dubai Police fleet of supercars |work=[[Arabian Business]] |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/dubai-police-fleet-of-supercars-an-inside-look}}</ref> * [[Toyota Supra]] * [[Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé#Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S|Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupé]] * [[Tesla Cybertruck]] * [[Rolls-Royce Cullinan]]
==Museum==
The Dubai Police Museum, located at Al-Mulla Plaza, opened on 19 November 1987. It comprises three exhibit halls, as well as documenting anti-drug efforts of the police force, and the force's prison systems. On 19 November 1987, the International Council of Museums placed the museum on the record of Arab Museums.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/dubai-police-keeping-one-step-ahead-always-1.1194144 |title=Dubai Police: Keeping one step ahead, always|author=Bassma Al Jandaly, Senior Reporter|work=GulfNews|date=7 June 2013 }}</ref>
==Education==
The Dubai Police Academy provides degrees, such as License in Law and Police sciences, Masters in law and Doctoral degree in law.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/dubai-police-academy-marks-silver-jubilee-1.1145943 |title=Dubai Police Academy marks silver jubilee|author=Bassma Al Jandaly, Senior Reporter|work=GulfNews|date=13 February 2013 }}</ref>
==Dubai Smart Police Stations== Smart Police Stations (SPS) are a series of new self-service centers offering smart police services across Dubai. The service enables customers to apply digitally for many services, such as criminal, traffic, certification and others, without a traditional visit to the police station.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dubai Smart Police Station info |url=https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/wps/portal/home/miscellaneouslinks/smart_police_station/!ut/p/z1/jZBNC4JAFEV_jVvfszGd2g1FYiIWZtlsYoJpFMyJacq_X9RK-ry79zgHLhc4lMBbca2VsLVuRXO_tzzYZXHCvEGCKR0FI2SzYp0XkxRxSWDTB7Ig95ENSTClg9DDOAT-j48fwvC3z_tIlqQestUsj0noe1FEXoDXig_gS4c5cNXo_XMP1u4JVcCNPEgjjXsx93dl7ek8dtDBrutcpbVqpCukg--MSp8tlD0QcmHgdCxKrBfHDbX0Bk88sco!/dz/d5/L0lHSkovd0RNQU5rQUVnQSEhLzROVkUvZW4!/ |website=dubaipolice.gov.ae |publisher=Dubai Police |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>
[[File:Dubai SPS.jpg|thumb|Dubai Police Smart Police Station]]
===History=== The stations are located in new areas and property developments. The stations allow customers skip queues and complete transactions digitally, and with no human contact. The force aims to increase its use of [[artificial intelligence]] and reduce police stations visits by 80 percent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dubai Police opens smart station in Arabian Ranches |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-police-opens-smart-station-arabian-ranches/ |website=Gulf Business |date=11 December 2018 |access-date=17 September 2019}}</ref>
In September 2023, Dubai Police in partnership with the Serbian Ministry of Interior helped establish the first Smart Police Station in [[Serbia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2023/September/28-09/Serbia%20unveils%20its%20first%20Smart%20Police%20Station|title=Serbia unveils its first Smart Police Station, powered by the UAE's expertise|publisher=Dubai Government Media Office|date=28 September 2023}}</ref>
The [[Netherlands]] [[National Police Corps (Netherlands)|National Police Corps]] adopted the Dubai Police SPS and opened its first smart police station in 2024, named SPS Utrecht. The new station is located in the [[Utrecht Centraal station]] and was established with support from Dubai Police.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://economymiddleeast.com/news/netherlands-adopts-dubai-model-launches-smart-police-station-in-utrecht/|title=Netherlands adopts Dubai model, launches smart police station in Utrecht|website=Economy Middle East}}</ref>
===Services=== There are 22 SPS stations and they operate 24 hours a day and operate daily, including on weekends and holidays. The stations provide services in six languages,<ref>{{cite web |title=Smart police station opens at La Mer |date=3 October 2018 |url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/smart-police-station-opens-at-la-mer-1.2285926 |access-date=17 September 2019}}</ref> and they provide services in the following categories: *'''Criminal Services''': Customers are able to register for a request for victim support, reporting a bounce cheque, filing a labor complaint, getting aid from the police eye, filing criminal complaints, request for home security, inquire about police reports and report human trafficking. *'''Traffic Services''': The SPS offers the services of reissuing a traffic accident report, applying for a traffic status certificate, applying for changing a vehicle color and to pay fines online. *'''Certificates and Permits''': The customers can apply for lost item certificates, good conduct certificates, corpse entry permits, night work permits, road closure permits, clearance certificates and To Whom It May Concern certificates. *'''Community Services''': For the community, the SPS allows customers to apply for tourist security services, events security requests, request for leaders at your service, job vacancies, heart patient services, delivery of found items and the search for lost items.<ref>{{cite web |title=Smart Police Station |url=https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/wps/portal/home/miscellaneouslinks/smart_police_station/smart_police_stations |website=dubaipolice.gov.ae |access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref>
=== Smart Police Stations Locations === [[File:Dubai Police Force (1).jpg|thumb|right|Al Khawaneej Police Station]] There are currently many smart police stations located all around Dubai: * [[City Walk, Dubai|City Walk]] SPS<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/fully-automated-police-station-opens-at-city-walk-1.2091514|title=Fully automated police station opens at City Walk|date=September 17, 2017|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Police Station {{!}} Citywalk - Dubai, UAE |url=https://www.citywalk.ae/en/services/Smart-Police-Station |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=www.citywalk.ae |language=en}}</ref> * La Mer SPS<ref>{{Cite news |title=News - Hamdan bin Mohammed opens smart police station at La Mer |url=https://hamdan.ae/en-us/news/details?nid=3162 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=hamdan.ae |language=en}}</ref> * [[Dubai Design District]] SPS<ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart police station opens at Dubai Design District |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/smart-police-station-opens-at-dubai-design-district-1.69534145 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=gulfnews.com |date=6 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> * [[Al Seef]] SPS * [[Palm Jumeirah]] SPS<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch: Dubai Smart Police Stations process 48,000 transactions |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubai-smart-police-stations-process-48000-transactions-1.89667826 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=gulfnews.com |date=3 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.goldenmilegalleria.com/ar/outlets/service/smart-police-station|title=Smart Police Station Palm Jumeirah, Dubai|website=Golden Mile Galleria}}</ref> * [[Arabian Ranches]] SPS Walk-in<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/smart-police-station-opens-at-arabian-ranches-in-dubai-1.60837967 |title=Smart police station opens at Arabian Ranches in Dubai|date=December 9, 2018|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref> * Al Barsha Police Station * Jebel Ali Police Station * Al Muraqqabat Police Station<ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Police Station in Dubai's Al Muraqqabat welcomed 420,000 visitors in 2021 |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/smart-police-station-in-dubais-al-muraqqabat-welcomed-420000-visitors-in-2021-1.88497552 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=gulfnews.com |date=10 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> * [[Dubai Silicon Oasis]] SPS Walk-in<ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Police Station at Dubai Silicon Oasis Completes 4,656 Smart Transactions in Five Months |url=https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2021/March/31-03/Smart-Police-Station-at-Dubai-Silicon-Oasis-Completes-4656-Smart-Transactions-in-Five-Months |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=www.mediaoffice.ae}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dsoa.ae/press-releases/%E2%80%98walk-in%E2%80%99-smart-police-station-sps-in-now-open-in-dubai-silicon-oasis|title='Walk-in' Smart Police Station (SPS) in now open in Dubai Silicon Oasis|date=October 1, 2020|website=DSO}}</ref> * [[Dubai Airport Freezone|DAFZA]] SPS<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai Airport Free Zone to have Smart Police Station |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-airport-free-zone-to-have-smart-police-station-1.74811088 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=gulfnews.com |date=25 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref> * HQ Reception * Hatta Suburban Point * AL Eyas Suburban Point * Al Lesaily Suburban Point * Expo SPS<ref>{{Cite web |title=Four Smart Police Stations 'SPS' to serve Expo 2020 Visitors |url=https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2021/September/27-09/Four-Smart-Police |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=www.mediaoffice.ae}}</ref> * Al Khawaneej Police Station<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al Khawaneej Police Station to provide policing service in seven languages |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2022/03/08/dubai-police-inaugurate-al-khawaneej-police-station |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=www.gulftoday.ae|date=8 March 2022 }}</ref>
== World Police Summit == The World Police Summit is an annual event held in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Police Summit |url=https://www.worldpolicesummit.com/ |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=www.worldpolicesummit.com |language=en}}</ref> The summit includes over 230 speakers from 150 participating countries and more than 150 sessions.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2024/March/05-03/Ahmed-bin-Mohammed-attends-the-opening-of-the-third-World-Police-Summit|title=Ahmed bin Mohammed attends the opening of the third World Police Summit|first=Traffic|last=Digital|website=Government of Dubai Media Office}}</ref>
Hosted by Dubai Police The World Police Summit was formed in 2022. The concept of collaboration and innovation are key to improving public safety and reducing crime. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including [[crime prevention]], [[cybersecurity]], community policing, traffic safety, [[Forensic science|forensics science]], [[Drug Trafficking|drug trafficking]], and the use of force.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-03 |title=World Police Summit opens in Dubai |url=https://wam.ae/en/details/1395303136177 |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=wam}}</ref>
== Traffic enforcement and penalties == Dubai Police is responsible for enforcing traffic regulations including traffic penalties within the emirate of Dubai. In July 2023, amendments were introduced to the traffic law through Decree No. 30 of 2023. The decree, issued by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE brought significant changes to penalties for various traffic violations, including the impoundment of vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai's new traffic law: Police explain why stricter rules have been introduced in the emirate |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubais-new-traffic-law-police-explain-why-stricter-rules-have-been-introduced-in-the-emirate |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref>
Members of the public can pay traffic fines through the official Dubai Police online portal or mobile application, which provides multiple payment methods and instant confirmation of transactions.<ref>{{cite web |title=How to Pay UAE Traffic Fine Online |url=https://howtogulf.com/how-to-pay-uae-traffic-fine-online/ |website=How To Gulf |date=2025-08-12 |access-date=2025-08-14}}</ref>
Under the provisions of this decree, the Dubai Police are authorized to impound vehicles under specific circumstances. For offenses including unauthorized road races, reckless driving, and driving under the age of 18, Dubai Police may seize vehicles and issue fines ranging from Dh10,000 to Dh100,000 depending on the nature of the traffic offense. Additionally, repeat impoundments within a year double the impoundment period, up to 90 days, with a maximum release fee of Dh200,000.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-08 |title=Dubai Police unveil new strict traffic fines for motorists who flout the law |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2023/07/08/Dubai-Police-unveil-new-strict-traffic-fines-for-motorists-who-flout-the-law |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Al Arabiya English |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-06 |title=Updated Dubai traffic law: 13 instances when your car can be impounded |url=https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/updated-dubai-traffic-law-13-instances-when-your-car-can-be-impounded-1.1688643759607 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref>
== Notable initiatives == ===Policewomen=== Dubai Police have established their first all-female land rescue team in the organization's 53-year history in February 2025. This unit comprises 16 dedicated women who will undertake roles traditionally held by men, marking a significant milestone in the UAE and the Middle East.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ali |first=Aghaddir |date=2025-02-17 |title=Watch: Dubai Police's first women's rescue team |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/watch-dubai-police-s-first-women-s-land-rescue-team-in-53-years-1.500038201 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siasat.com/dubai-police-launch-first-womens-rescue-team-in-53-years-3182385/|title=Dubai police launch first women's rescue team in 53 years|date=February 18, 2025|website=The Siasat Daily}}</ref> On July 27, 2025 it was reported that for the first time in its 69 years, the Dubai Police will appoint its first ever female brigadier, Colonel Samira Abdullah Al Ali.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pavithran |first=Lekshmy |date=2025-07-27 |title=Breaking barriers: Meet Dubai Police's first female brigadier in 69 years |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/breaking-barriers-meet-dubai-polices-first-female-brigadier-in-69-years-1.500212587 |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}</ref>
=== Hemaya Schools === In 2018, the Dubai Police established the Hemaya Schools to provide education for the children of police personnel and civilians, incorporating disability-friendly provisions.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.albayan.ae/across-the-uae/education/2018-09-04-1.3349045|title=إطلاق "مدارس حماية" لأبناء منتسبي شرطة دبي|first=دبي-شيرين|last=فاروق|date=September 3, 2018|website=البيان}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-police-school-to-offer-free-education-to-staff-children-1.2274162|title=Dubai Police school to offer free education to staff children|date=September 3, 2018|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref> In the same year, the inaugural school in Al Karama with a capacity for 1,400 [[primary school|primary]] and [[college-preparatory school|preparatory]] students, was opened for enrolment.<ref name="auto1"/> Dubai Police staff are permitted to register up to two children without incurring [[tuition payments|tuition charge]]s.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/> The school's operations are under the administration of both the [[Knowledge and Human Development Authority]] and the [[Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates)|Ministry of Education]] in Dubai.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-sports-council-and-dubai-police-launch-studies-and-sports-programme-1.78955126|title=Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police launch 'Studies and Sports' programme|date=May 4, 2021|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref>
=== Dubai Police Volunteering Platform === Dubai Police developed the Dubai Police [[Volunteering]] Platform as a community outreach program to encourage safety, security, and [[social well-being]]. The platform gives people and organizations the chance to contribute their time, talents, and resources in support of the goal of the Dubai Police, which is to improve [[public safety]] and security.<ref>{{Cite web |last=وام |first=دبي- |title=حمدان بن محمد يوجّه بتعميم منصة التطوع الإلكترونية على جميع الدوائر الحكومية في دبي |url=https://www.emaratalyoum.com/local-section/other/2018-02-06-1.1069025 |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=www.emaratalyoum.com |date=6 February 2018 |language=ar}}</ref>
=== Positive Spirit === The Positive Spirit promotes [[youth]] participation in sports as a useful social tool for making the most of free time and instills a culture of sports. Through a variety of cultural, community, and [[Volunteering|volunteer]] activities, it boosts the happiness and good vibes of society's [[Citizenship|citizens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Dubai Police promotes 'Positive Spirit' in the community |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-police-promotes-positive-spirit-in-the-community-1.85675491 |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=gulfnews.com |date=13 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
As of 2021, a total of 26 community-based programs, 15 seminars and talks, 30 community-based sporting activities, and 7 community-based cultural competitions were organized by Positive Spirit [[Popular initiative|Initiative]] in the previous year. The Initiative held events and activities in which more than 41,796 people took part and gained a lot, recording a 96% satisfaction [[Score (statistics)|score]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai Police cheer residents with their all-pervasive 'Positive Spirit' |url=https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2022/01/28/dubai-police-cheer-residents-with-their-all-pervasive-positive-spirit |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=www.gulftoday.ae|date=28 January 2022 }}</ref>
=== Policeman in your Neighborhood === As one of its [[community]] [[policing]] initiatives, the Dubai Police has introduced the "Policeman in Your Neighborhood" platform, in which a Dubai Police [[officer]] serves as a point of contact between locals and visitors to Dubai and the General Command of the Dubai Police to keep an eye on and address issues in [[Residential area|residential]] areas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wam |title=Dubai Police launches 'Policeman in Your Neighbourhood' - News - Emirates - Emirates24{{!}}7 |url=https://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/dubai-police-launches-policeman-in-your-neighbourhood-2019-01-08-1.677676 |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=www.emirates247.com |date=8 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
The program uses a prevention approach that tackles problems head-on, enhances services, reports on [[infrastructure]] to relevant authorities as appropriate, and plans events, after-school activities, and workshops to increase [[youth]] [[awareness]].
By creating a strong communication channel to collect complaints and settle disagreements amicably, the initiative's staff had effectively contributed to raising security awareness among Dubai residents and citizens and developing a healthy community relationship.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2024/04/13/dubai-police-use-cutting-edge-dna-tests-to-track-down-criminals/|title=Dubai Police use cutting-edge DNA tests to track down criminals |first=Nick|last=Webster|website=The National}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2024/02/05/dubai-police-lotus-eletre-r/|title=Dubai Police add luxury electric Lotus to fleet of tourist patrol cars|first=Tom|last=Evans |date=February 5, 2024|website=The National}}</ref>
More than 800 members of the public and members of the Dubai Police have volunteered for the project. The volunteers were selected based on their abilities in language, [[communication]], [[Problem solving|problem-solving]], and collaboration because they will be working directly with their neighbors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai: Crime drops 15% thanks to the 'Policeman in Your Neighbourhood' |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-crime-drops-15-thanks-to-the-policeman-in-your-neighbourhood-1.93192495 |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=gulfnews.com |date=14 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
===AI Police=== Dubai Police introduced an AI digital police officer for tourist assistance and help with enquiries and complaints.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.timeoutdubai.com/news/dubai-police-ai|title=Dubai Police has an AI police officer for tourists | Time Out Dubai |date=October 14, 2024}}</ref>
===Dubai Culture=== Dubai Culture and Dubai Police entered into an agreement to safeguard heritage assets and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dubai Police to enhance cooperation in activating the Heritage Police-Al Asas project in historical neighborhoods.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://emiratitimes.com/dubai-culture-dubai-police-partner-to-activate-heritage-police/|title=Dubai Culture, Dubai Police partner to activate 'Heritage Police'|date=June 19, 2024}}</ref>
==Arrests== In 2011 British tourist [[Lee Bradley Brown]] was arrested by the Dubai police and died in prison after 6 days of custody in a controversial manner.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dutta |first=Kunal |date=29 April 2013 |title=Fresh doubts over Briton Lee Bradley Brown's death in Dubai |work=The Independent |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/fresh-doubts-over-briton-lee-bradley-browns-death-in-dubai-8595547.html}}</ref>
Police have detained protesters many times. Protests are not allowed in the UAE and there is a law banning criticism of the government and police.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 March 2015 |title=Dubai protest: Workers stage rare sit-in over pay |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31814091}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2006 |title=Riot by migrant workers halts construction of Dubai skyscraper |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/mar/23/brianwhitaker.mainsection |website=[[TheGuardian.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2021 |title=Dubai police arrest group over nude balcony shoot |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56638282.amp}}</ref> Furthermore, a US citizen and a group of others were arrested in 2013 after they made a parody video of Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2013 |title=Makers of parody video sentenced to jail |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/makers-of-parody-video-sentenced-to-jail-1.302043}}</ref>
In 2018, police arrested a UK national, Dr Matthew Hedges on suspicions of [[spying]] for the British government. (See [[Arrest of Matthew Hedges]])
In 2019, Dubai Princess [[Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 1985)|Latifa Al Maktoum]] escaped Dubai with some other people. She was arrested by Indian and Dubai Police, a few kilometres off the coast of India. She was then taken back to Dubai, where she was sedated and subject to imprisonment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56075528 |title=Dubai ruler's daughter reveals 'hostage' ordeal |date=February 16, 2021|website=BBC News}}</ref>
In September 2023, Dubai Police apprehended six individuals and seized over $1 billion worth of [[captagon]], concealed within furniture.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/15/middleeast/uae-seizes-captagon-drug-furniture-intl-scli/index.html|title=Dubai police seize over $1 billion of captagon drug smuggled inside furniture|first=Celine|last=Alkhaldi|date=September 15, 2023|website=CNN}}</ref> The arrestees were allegedly linked to an international criminal network.<ref name="auto2"/> The concealed drugs were discovered inside 432 furniture panels and 651 iron and wooden doors, constituting a major seizure in the sphere of global captagon trafficking.<ref name="auto2"/>
In 2024, The Dubai Police, in partnership with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Dubai Municipality, and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, launched the "Fight Begging" campaign.
During the first day of Ramadan in March 2024, authorities in Dubai arrested 17 individuals suspected of begging across the city. Begging is considered an offence in Dubai and is linked to outcomes, like committing crimes and exploiting vulnerable people for unlawful gains.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-arrest-202-beggars-in-first-half-of-ramadan-1.101885093|title=Dubai Police arrest 202 beggars in first half of Ramadan|author=Aghaddir Ali|website=Gulf News|date=27 March 2024 }}</ref> As a part of this campaign, March 2024, saw the arrest of 202 beggars (112 males and 90 females) in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siasat.com/dubai-police-arrest-202-beggars-in-first-half-of-ramzan-2999578/|title=Dubai police arrest 202 beggars in first half of Ramzan|first=Sakina|last=Fatima |date=March 27, 2024 |website=The Siasat Daily}}</ref>
==Awards==
The Dubai Police team won the Wheelchair Basketball title at the 11th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, against the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship Dubai in the final. The game was held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-sport/dubai-police-claim-wheelchair-basketball-crown-at-nad-al-sheba-sports-tournament-1.101925174|title=Dubai Police claim wheelchair basketball crown at Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament|author=A. K. S. Satish|website=Gulf News |date=29 March 2024 }}</ref>
Dubai Police was facilitated with the Autism-Friendly Certificate (AFC) by the Dubai Autism Centre, recognising the force’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for individuals with autism.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-named-uaes-first-autism-friendly-force-1.100567433|title=Dubai Police named UAE's first autism-friendly force|date=January 22, 2024|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref>
==See also== *[[Law enforcement in the United Arab Emirates]] *[[Sex trafficking in Dubai]]
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category|Dubai Police}} * [http://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/dp/jsps/home.do Dubai police site] * [https://dubaitrafficfines.net/ Dubai Traffic Fines] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090313074038/http://www.captaris.com/news_and_events/case_studies/Dubai_Police.html Dubai Police Promote Community Outreach with RightFax, CallXpress and Infinite Mobile Delivery] * [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23381448 Dubai sentences Norwegian woman who reported rape]
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