ME NewsWire
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, May 26th 2014
Abu
Dhabi Police, represented by the Security Support Section, discussed
ways to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest with
Metropolitan Police.
Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Saeed Al Shamesi,
Chief of Security Support Section at Abu Dhabi Police General
Headquarters and the accompanying delegation, met with Commander Neil
Basu, Head of Armed Policing in London. During the meeting, which was
attended by officials from the Specialist Crime and Operations
Specialist Firearms Command (SCO19), the UAE delegation reviewed the
various tasks carried out by the unit and its valuable role in combating
crime.
Furthermore, both parties tackled ways to strengthen
relations and boost joint cooperation and coordination, particularly in
training and exchange of expertise in law-related work areas. The Abu
Dhabi Police delegation gave a presentation about the Security Support
section’s experience and its goals, in line with the higher leadership’s
directives to build a distinguished human police cadre, capable of
adding value to the security process.
Lieutenant Colonel Al
Shamesi elaborated on the role of Security Support Section in managing
highly efficient and well-equipped police patrols, led by highly
qualified and trained competent officers who have the ability to handle
all sorts of incidents according to the laws and regulations applicable
in the UAE. He also gave a briefing about the distinguished vision of
the Security Support Section, which stems from the Abu Dhabi Police
General Headquarters’ strategy, and its keenness to suggest initiatives,
respect human values and provide security and stability in the UAE.
Lieutenant
Colonel Al Shamesi added that the visit personifies the Abu Dhabi
Police General Headquarters’ commitment to strengthen mutual cooperation
in police work with Metropolitan Police in London.
The Security
Support Section delegation’s visit, which lasted several days, aimed at
increasing cooperation and ensuring its continuity. As part of the
visit, the delegation toured the Operations Unit at the British Police
and inspected the various weapons, technologies and equipment used by
the unit. The delegation also watched a presentation that showcased the
mechanisms and strategies adopted by the unit to provide protection and
security for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The presentation also shed light
on the plans, implementation mechanisms and procedures adopted following
any kind of accident. The delegation also visited the Metropolitan
Police Specialist Training Centre “MPSTC”, and was acquainted with the
qualification and training follow-up courses at SCO19 Unit, and
scenarios setting to handle all sorts of situations.
Lieutenant
Colonel Al Shamesi explained that the visit has achieved its goals by
allowing the delegation members to benefit from presentations on a
number of situations previously handled by the unit. They also attended a
briefing by SCO19 field officers prior to going out on field patrols.
Towards the end of the visit, commemorative shields and gifts were
exchanged between both parties.
The Metropolitan Police officials
praised the distinguished prestigious position attained by the UAE
Ministry of Interior and the valuable role of Abu Dhabi Police General
Headquarters in promoting security and providing modern services based
on international best standards. They also commended its excellence,
professionalism and success in combating transnational crimes.
The
UAE delegation was headed by Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Saeed Al
Shamesi, Chief of Security Support Section and included Major Mohammed
Mubarak Al Masa’bi, Security Intervention Patrols Branch Manager; First
Lieutenant Bader Mohammed Al Riyami; First Lieutenant Saud Saif Al
Zaabi; Warrant Officer Ismail Ali Al Hosani; Legal Consultant Abu Bakr
Abdullah Abdul Wahhab; and Operations Specialist Neil John Sharman.
It
is worth mentioning that the SCO19 Unit’s tasks are closely similar to
the tasks carried out by the Security Support Section, in terms of
undertaking unconventional security missions and providing armed support
to field police units. This would enhance public safety for the public
as well as for police and security personnel.
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The
Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official,
authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation
only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text,
which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com
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