Mounted Police enhance security
Dubai’s Mounted Police Force has deployed 1,182 security patrols over the last eight months, which have led to the arrest of 71 wanted people, issuance of 352 fines, and seizure of 915 vehicles.
Expert Major General Mohammad Al Adhb, director of Dubai Mounted Police Station, confirmed that horses have a fair share in enhancing the safety and security of community members and play a pivotal role in spreading peace. He added that the Dubai Mounted Police Station has a variety of tasks, including providing security coverage for areas of jurisdiction, securing events, and building strong community relations.
Major General Al Adhb further noted that Dubai Mounted Police have participated in various activities this year, including securing sports competitions and matches.
In coordination with partners, they also organised a therapeutic horse riding programme for people of determination. The unit also has conducted horse riding training sessions for male and female cadet officers of the Dubai Police Academy.
Major General Al Adhb noted that mounted police patrols could enter narrow districts that police vehicles can’t reach. They play a significant role in educating the public about movement restrictions and safety measures.
Enhancing Security: The director of Dubai Mounted Police Station added that they play a significant role in enhancing the safety and security of Dubai’s neighbourhoods. He recalled an incident earlier this year when two police officers from the Dubai Police Mounted Police Station uncovered a criminal gang and foiled their bid to carry out thets in the emirate. Social Interaction
The Dubai Mounted Police also participate in various festivals and events, including securing venues, stadiums, and performing shows and parades.
“We always get approached by people, especially children.”
“Everyone loves horses. They want to know about the majestic creatures, so they come up and ask questions. Cops on horses are less intimidating, and people feel safe around them,” Major General Al Adhb stated.
He also noted that they had gited three horses from Dubai Police’s stables to three children, who joined the training summer programme at Dubai Police as ‘Safety Ambassadors.’
“The three students, Safi Ali Al Naqbi, Sultan Khalid Al Shamsi, and Meera Ali Al-haj, were presented with the three horses ater they showed passionate enthusiasm and a keen interest in atending to horses during their training at the Dubai Mounted Police Station in Al Aweer” Major General Al Adhb confirmed.
The director of Dubai Mounted Police Station also explained that, this year, their Ride with Dubai Mounted Police initiative had deployed 90 patrols with the participation of volunteers of different ages and nationalities.
100 HORSES: Today, the Dubai Mounted Police Station has 100 horses that roam the city’s streets to ensure safety and tranquillity and spread joy among its people.
Major Dhahi Salem Al Jallaf, Deputy Director of Dubai Mounted Police Station, indicated that one of their pivotal work aspects is veterinary and horse care. “Our veterinarians and nurses work tirelessly to ensure the horses’ safety and wellbeing at all times, treat their injuries and follow up on their health and immunisation schedule,” he noted.
Major Al Jallaf confirmed that their equine rehabilitation programme had made remarkable achievements over the past 15 years. The programme includes rehabilitating and training racehorses and enabling them to participate in events, shows and festivals.
INNOVATIONS OF DUBAI MOUNTED POLICE: Major Al Jallaf revealed some of the Station’s innovations, including an engineless bicycle for training horses equipped with front and rear fenders for docking horses kicks during training. In addition, the Station’s has developed a water spray device and a rubber-balls throwing machine used to create scenarios that simulate riots.
Major Al Jallaf said they have also developed a horse-training armoured vehicle equipped with front and rear fenders that fuse with the horses to train them on push and anti-riot response. The armoured vehicle is also fited with an artificial smoke device to train horses on fire outbreak scenarios during riots, loudspeakers and customised front and rear cameras.
The Dubai’s Mounted Police have arrested 71 wanted people, issued 352 fines and seized 915 vehicles in last 8 months