Dubai Police adopts an advanced insurance strategy with a civilian spirit

“One minute” is enough to feel safe in “Expo” .. without a military appearance

• Major General Ahmed Thani bin Ghalita: "Some believe that there is no security presence in the absence of a military appearance, but the Dubai Police have adopted the most advanced security strategy."

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Attention is drawn at Expo 2020 Dubai, the complete disappearance of the military appearance, to the extent that it prompted some to ask: Where are the police in this huge event?

The answer in one word is “a minute,” according to the Dubai Police’s alternate general at the “Expo” exhibition, Major General Ahmed Thani bin Ghalita, telling “Emirates Today” that “the response time for any request, communication or complaint inside the exhibition is one minute, we are present. everywhere, but with a completely different strategy, without the need for traditional police deployment.”

Bin Ghalita revealed the use of the latest technologies to secure Expo 2020 Dubai, from advanced cameras, to scanning devices, with five points for SBS smart police stations, as well as a deliberate presence in a civilian appearance, whether for policemen or partners in private security, And national service personnel and volunteers who form an integrated and solid system.

He stated that the main smart police station, at the entrance and the other four points, received more than 8000 visitors within one week, to discover the advanced services of Dubai Police, and the mechanism of work in these centers, which are managed without human intervention.

In detail, Major General Ahmed Thani bin Ghalita said: “We consider ourselves in a fun and interesting marathon, while we are currently organizing the largest event in the world, there are still paralyzed countries,” noting the role of everyone, citizens and residents, to make the exhibition a success.

He added that "the exhibition received in the first week about 500,000 people, including a large number of officials, heads of state and members of consular missions, in addition to school and university students," noting that some believe that there is no security presence, in the absence of a military appearance, but Dubai Police adopted the most advanced security strategy, which relies on artificial intelligence techniques and the latest findings in this field, to secure the exhibition without giving any impression to people that there is something bothering them or making them anxious.

He explained that the security response indicator within the exhibition is "one minute", from the moment the communication or request is received, pointing out that there is an integrated security system, which includes Dubai Police and its partners who are doing a great job in securing this huge event.

He pointed out that not a single report or complaint was registered during the opening, despite the large numbers that flocked, and unlike the usual on such occasions that usually witness some reports as a result of overcrowding, but the opening of "Expo 2020 Dubai" passed as best it could be, thanks to the great effort made. and public cooperation.

Bin Ghalita stressed that "the Dubai Police prepared well from the beginning, and before the exhibition was launched, and everyone, from the youngest individual to the oldest officer, knows their duties well and realizes that they represent their country and are proud of what they offer," noting that people's fears dissipate from the moment they enter the exhibition, Because they find a wonderful organization and a variety of events.

He explained that by comparing the Expo 2020 Dubai with the Milan exhibition, we find that the latter is a "wing in the first", so it should be noted the organization, and the harmony of everyone, especially from the national service and volunteers, pointing out that the flow is tangible before entering the exhibition, through available positions. And easy to access from anywhere.

He stressed that there are hundreds of unknown soldiers who do not appear in the spotlight, and diligently implement government directives, to provide comfort and a sense of security for visitors, noting that the insurance process begins precisely from the gates through advanced scanning devices, as well as subjecting everyone to advanced courses, whether security or in how to deal with the public.

He pointed out that he works daily from eight until one in the morning, but he feels very happy, in the presence of this harmonious team that works in silence, in cooperation with partners who are well aware of their roles, pointing out that food is provided daily to 50 thousand or 60 thousand visitors, without a problem. One, although hosting this number in a football match for one day may not be without problems, but what is happening in the “Expo” is a wonderful thing that deserves pride and praise.

Concerning the smart police stations, Bin Ghalita said, "There are five SBS points in the exhibition, one of which is the main center located near the entrance, and four other sub-points," noting that the centers received more than 8000 visitors in just one week. Moving its activities abroad during the evening, under the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al-Marri, to achieve interaction with the public, and the products of inmates of penal and correctional institutions will be displayed to visitors.

He stressed that the exhibition is an opportunity for everyone in the region, not just in the UAE, to enjoy an exceptional atmosphere that may not be repeated soon.

• Using the latest technologies to secure the exhibition, including advanced cameras, scanning devices, and 5 smart police stations.

• «SBS Expo» receives 8000 visitors within a week .. and «No report» at the opening.

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