The Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police, Major General Saif Al-Zari Al-Shamsi, confirmed that there is a significant decrease in traffic accidents rates in the emirate since the start of the national sterilization period’s decision at the state level, from eight in the evening until six in the morning, indicating that the percentage of accidents in Sharjah is negligible for vehicles and the public Because of the commitment of citizens and residents to the decision, the absence of severe traffic accidents, and a significant decrease in the rates and number of crimes.
He told «Emirates Today» that the residents of the emirate have proven that they have a great social sense during the period of national sterilization, and the commitment rate is almost 100%, indicating that the reason for the low rate of accidents is due to the restriction of traffic currently, and the commitment of the residents to their homes and not leaving except for necessity.
He pointed out that the police patrols since the beginning of the sterilization period deal with each vehicle that comes out during the sterilization period separately and individually, according to the situation, need and necessity.
And that remote work and providing police services electronically has several positive effects, and one of the best safe alternatives was to provide services to community members without being restricted to personal attendance to accomplish them through service outlets, in line with the leadership's approach and vision in developing the service delivery mechanism, and what is appropriate for the current situation in Preventive measures and measures taken by the state to limit the spread of the new Corona virus.
He stated that there is a significant decrease in the rate of crimes and reports received by police officers since the beginning of the application of the national sterilization decision and restricting traffic, indicating that the spread of traffic patrols and the freeing of streets by passers-by and the launching of community initiatives, such as "Stay home", were positive in enhancing the security and safety of society He praised the cooperation of the community members with the concerned authorities and the national sterilization teams, and the commitment of everyone not to move during the time of the ban.
Maj. Gen. Al-Shamsi called on all members of society to continue social separation and commitment to homes, and not to go out except for the extreme necessity at the present time, to contribute to addressing and limiting the spread of the Corona virus.
100% commitment of Sharjah residents during the national sterilization period.