The Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police, Major General Saif Al-Zari Al-Shamsi, confirmed that the number of family cases in the emirate decreased by 50% during the current crisis, compared to what happened in the same period last year.
He said that the decrease is an indication of the level of convergence reached by families due to the commitment of the homes, despite previous expectations that the number of cases of family disputes and marital quarrels will increase as a result of the feeling of the couple and children of distress in light of the changes in their daily lives due to the preventive measures set by the concerned authorities In the country, to fight against the Corona virus (Covid-19).
Al-Shamsi added during the fourth annual media meeting of the Sharjah Police, which was held remotely, that the current crisis led to a significant decrease in traffic accidents during the first quarter of this year, as it recorded 14 deaths compared to 39 deaths during the same period last year.
And that the proportion of disturbing crimes also decreased significantly, as the number of cases that were transferred to the criminal laboratory since the beginning of the current year reached 3,000 cases, compared to 5,000 in the same period last year.
Al-Shamsi pointed out that two people were arrested and referred to the prosecution for allegedly spreading false rumors.
He said that one of the rumors spread through a video clip on social media, that an ambulance was present in the car registration village to pick up a person with "Corona".
The liberation of 3,901 violations was confirmed for people who were not committed to the decisions to restrict traffic during the period of national sterilization, including 2176 violations against people who left their homes unnecessarily, and for reasons of work, and 1725 violations against drivers who exceeded the number of passengers allowed inside the vehicle during the period from April 6 to yesterday .
Al Shamsi talked about the police efforts in examining the employment in the labor areas and inside their homes to limit the spread of the Corona virus, pointing to the existence of a joint committee to inspect the workers ’housing in cooperation with the ministries of health, community protection, human resources and resettlement, implementing a daily survey of industrial and labor areas to ensure that they are free of the Corona virus »Confirming the examination of more than 90 thousand workers.
Al Shamsi pointed out that Sharjah Police allocated 216 police officers to secure industrial areas and workers' housing, while the Sharjah Charity Society and the UAE Red Crescent provide them with daily necessities and meals.
He stressed that there is a careful follow-up with the Ministry of Emiratisation and Human Resources regarding the issue of salaries, and coordination with the owners of companies not to delay it.
He indicated that the police are coordinating with all parties to contribute to humanitarian work during the current crisis, pointing out that the Ambassador of the State of Nepal in the UAE communicates with the police to report workers from his community who cannot secure their supplies. Al-Shamsi stressed the determination of the company they work for, adding that the police provided them with a building and provided their daily needs.
Statistics
Major General Saif Al-Zari Al-Shamsi affirmed that the worrying crimes in Sharjah decreased by 13% during the past year, compared to the previous year, while the reported crimes reached 26%, while the feeling of safety increased to 99% during the same period.
He pointed out that the percentage of deaths resulting from traffic accidents decreased by 25% during the past year, by a difference of 21 deaths compared to 2018, while runaway accidents recorded a decrease in the decline in deaths resulting from them by 37%, while the number of deaths resulting from deterioration accidents decreased by 55%.
3000
An issue that the Sharjah Criminal Laboratory has dealt with since the beginning of this year.
3901
Violation of individuals who went out unnecessarily and drivers that exceeded the number of passengers allowed inside the vehicle.
- Two people were arrested and referred to the prosecution after spreading false rumors during the "Corona" crisis.