Dubai Police have rolled out an elaborate security plan involving 250 patrol units around schools for the new academic year. The initiative includes drones for traffic monitoring along with engaging student programs aiming at increasing safety awareness.

In a concerted effort to enhance school safety, Dubai Police have unveiled an extensive plan, deploying 250 security and traffic patrols around educational institutions. This initiative marks the new academic year of 2025-2026 under the aegis of the 'School Security' program. Wishing students, teachers, administrative staff, and parents a successful year ahead, this comprehensive strategy aims at ensuring a secure environment for all.

The plan incorporates not only patrol vehicles but also nine drones to monitor traffic flow and key sites. Additionally, six luxury patrol cars, four mounted police units, and 60 bicycles will be employed to bolster field presence. To further engage with students directly, 300 participants from the Safe Ambassadors program will be active alongside 28 awareness initiatives conducted in collaboration with 15 educational partners. Moreover, around 750 police personnel will directly interact with students throughout the process.

This announcement was made during a press conference held at the Dubai Police Officers Club. Key attendees included Brigadier Nasser Al Zari from the Dubai Police Academy acting capacity; Brigadier Dr. Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Maamari of the Protective Council; Lieutenant Colonel Ali Youssef from Public Traffic Administration's Community Partnerships Section; Captain Majid Bin Said Al Kaabi leading the 'School Security' initiative team; along with several school directors in Dubai.

Engaging Across Schools

Brigadier Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Maamari emphasized that under General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri's directive as commander-in-chief, Dubai Police is committed to enhancing educational environments through various unique initiatives targeting both public and private schools across the emirate. Field teams will visit up to 71 different public schools including Protection Schools of Education to engage directly with students and parents on safety awareness.

Integrated Efforts

The Protective Council oversees numerous projects like 'International Center for Protection,' 'Positive Spirit Council,' ‘School Security,’ ‘Safe Ambassadors,’ and ‘Weave’ Initiative-highlighting an integrated approach to community and security efforts aimed at fostering discipline and awareness among students.

Al Maamari commended all parties involved in preparing for this academic term-from government agencies to private sector entities-acknowledging their teamwork spirit focused on maximizing student safety measures.

Enhancing Security Measures

Captain Majid Bin Said Al Kaabi detailed that the initiative seeks to fortify school security through close collaboration with teaching bodies while mitigating societal anomalies by establishing trust between students, parents, and law enforcement via lectures and awareness activities.

Day’s Activities

The day features 18 events prioritizing traffic safety instructions-encouraging proper road crossing techniques-and familiarizing attendees with available Dubai Police services as well as communication channels. Entertainment elements include interactions with police mascot "Mansour" alongside distribution of gifts such as stationery kits for pupils.
'Our children's safety is a shared responsibility integrating roles from police forces to schools and families.'