MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Two senior officers from Pakistan police including one from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police, currently participating in an ongoing capacity-building professional training program of Dubai Police have been awarded prestigious international diploma.
The endorsement came during the Police Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL), a collaborative program between Dubai Police and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Colonels (the official rank of Dubai Police) Kamran Ali (SSP AJK Police) and Umar Farooq PSP (DPO Punjab police) were part of the diploma program.
Police officers express admiration for Dubai Police
They, in an interview to a section of media in Dubai, expressed profound admiration for Dubai Police’s “Smart, Secure, Together” philosophy, emphasising its practical application of artificial intelligence, proactive security strategies, and robust community relations, according to a message reaching here Sunday.
“The Dubai Police model transcends geographical boundaries,” stated Colonel Kamran Ali. “It serves as an international standard, inspiring nations like Pakistan to pursue significant policing reforms.”
“With extensive operational experience, Colonel Ali and Colonel Farooq are committed to adapting Dubai’s successful policing framework to Pakistan’s unique law-enforcement challenges.
They recognize Dubai’s approach as a model for effective, efficient, and people-oriented policing, driven by AI and community-focused initiatives”, the message said.
“Dubai Police demonstrates how technology can foster inclusivity, improve efficiency, and build public trust,” remarked Col. Kamran Ali. “This represents the future of policing.”
Col. Umar Farooq added, “This diploma is more than academic; it’s an investment in the future of policing in Pakistan.”
The two Pakistani police officers were particularly impressed by Dubai Police’s advanced utilisation of AI, data integration, and digital platforms.
“We operated within traditional frameworks for decades,” Col. Kamran Ali noted. “Dubai has illuminated how innovation can revolutionise both security and community engagement.”
Col. Umar Farooq, with an electrical engineering background, highlighted the program’s focus on emerging technologies like blockchain and machine learning. “These tools can transform our reporting systems, crime prediction, and public interactions,” he said.
The officers identified several Dubai Police initiatives as adaptable for Pakistan, including Smart Police Stations (SPS): Providing self-service, paperless police services, Positive Spirit and Youth Engagement Programmes: Strengthening morale and public trust, happiness and Positivity Council, Promoting internal well-being.
“While our police force is 60% digital, we need a user-friendly interface similar to Dubai’s to better serve our citizens,” said Col. Umar Farooq.
As the two police officers return to Pakistan, they carry a clear message depicting smart policing, community trust, and officer well-being which they described essential components of modern law-enforcement, the message concluded.
