The Dubai Mounted Police has recently launched the seventh Equestrian Winter Camp, with the participation of 120 students from different nationalities.
The launching ceremony, launched yesterday (Monday, 19th of December), was attended by Major General Muhammad Issa Al Adhb, director of the Dubai Mounted Police Station, Major Dhahi Salem Al Jallaf, Deputy Director of Dubai Mounted Police Station and other officers and employees.
Maj. Gen. Al Adhb confirmed that the Annual Winter Camp enhances the Dubai police community and awareness objectives toward the youth and students whom the Force seeks to provide with knowledge and skills in a different field, including horseback riding and caring for the equines, raising their awareness lectures on drug addiction and misuse of social media platforms, shooting, conducting field visits and finally entertaining them with K9 shows.
Maj. Gen. Al Adhb stressed that the annual activities and camps carried out throughout the year achieve the Dubai Police strategy to ensure community happiness and strengthen the relationship between the police and members of the public.
He noted that several specialists and experts train the student participants (between 7-17 years old) in the fields. They are introduced to the latest techniques and methodologies for maintaining, taking care of, and giving first aid to the equines. The students will also be toured around the Station facilities to be more acquainted with the horses and their caregivers’ environments.
Recently Dubai Police shared an update on its offical Facebook handle sharing the caption wording: “The World Police Summit Awards have been created to recognize the accomplishments of the world’s policing and law enforcement individuals and teams. The awards set new performance benchmarks across 7 categories.”
The seven cateogries of World Police Summit Awards includes:-
- Excellence in Forensic Science Award
- Innovative Police Force Award
- Inspiring Female Officer Award
- Good Samaritan Award
- POD Excellence Award
- Excellene in Anti Narcotics Awards
- Excellene in Criminal Investigation Award