Dubai police: The most modern police in the Arab countries

Dubai police is a strong force of more than 15000 personnel and is responsible to regulate the laws in Dubai which has a population of about 2 millions besides continuous inflow of people from all over the world who come here for a variety of purposes.

Dubai police works under the directions of the VP and Prime Minister of the country. It should be noted that there is no democracy in Dubai so the Prime Minister of the country is actually the ruler of Dubai. The force was founded in 1956 in Deira and the present headquarter of the force is in Al Tomer in Dubai.

It is considered to be the most modern and forward looking force among all the Arab nations. It has the credit of being the first force in the region to use modern technologies such as electronic finger prints, DNA tests and GPS system to keep a track of the criminals and find out the stolen cars, in the law enforcement machinery.

The entire police system is divided into several departments for the convenience of functioning. 

There is general operations department in the Dubai police which can be contacted at anytime of the day. This department is responsible for controlling the emergency situations and therefore conducts patrolling all across Dubai round the clock. About 2000 phone lines and more than one hundred fax machines are installed in the department.

The newest department in the Dubai police is the e-services department and is an example of the commitment of the Dubai police to keep pace with the modern technology in its operations. Some other departments in the Dubai police are criminal investigation department, administrative affairs department, finance department and airport security department.

Each department has a specific purpose to perform and its name suggests the function it performs. Each department is headed by a leader who is responsible for specific jurisdiction and functions entrusted to the department.

Dubai police has its own official website which is very helpful and useful. The website has link to all the e-services available including the e-payment options. It is recommended that everyone wanting to visit Dubai should go to this website and know about the Dubai police.

Dubai police is very infamous for their treatment to the foreigners. Most of them do not know English and they speak the local language only. So, it will be better for you if you learn some words and phrases and words of the local language. Remember they always favour the local nationals and if you not a Dubai national they may slap you with a big fine for some small mistake.  Here are some tips on how you should deal with the Dubai police.

You should always be polite with them and should act as you respect them. Do not be afraid to ask questions but very nicely and with a smile. But so not smile too much and do not make them think that you are laughing at the whole affair. Never be caught drinking and driving. If this happens they will arrest you and will not even allow you go to your country and you may end up in a mess even after spending thousands of dollars. Dubai police is not going to spare you.

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