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19 March 2024

Abu Dhabi Police in US criminal bust

Team participated in locating and monitoring suspect in drug case (Supplied)

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The Security Support Section of Abu Dhabi Police has supported Los Angeles Police Department's Air Support Division in several surveillance missions that has led to the arrest of wanted criminals.

In one such air mission, the team participated in locating and monitoring a suspect in a drug case. The suspect’s whereabout was identified and monitored from the sky of Los Angeles. The gathered tactical intelligence was later passed to the ground police forces, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect in hiding.

The United States’ Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) praised the high-level of the ADP Security Support members’ professional performance in utilising advanced and modern crime-fighting methods.

The delegation of the Security Support Section is visiting the US for a two-week mission, aiming to exchange expertise with the US Police and enhancing the capacities provided by the Section in carrying out unconventional security tasks.

The delegation included Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Saeed Al Shamesi, Chief of the Security Support Section; Major Mohammed Mubarak Al Masa’bi, Security Support Patrols Branch Manager; Captain Mohammed Ibrahim Al Balas, Operations Planning Branch Manager; along with a number of other officers and experts from the section.

Lt. Col. Al Shamesi said: “As part of our detailed agenda, this participation was to identify and learn about the latest international standards and practices. The Security Support members gained modern policing tactics and innovative ideas within the context of following-up developments in police and security work.”

The delegation visited the LAPD, and learned about the most advanced training methods and training in firearms. They took part in simulation force training, which included vehicle chases. The also toured a simulated city that trains members through real-life crime fighting situations.

The delegation attended a seminar on training and the rules of using force and participated in the Force Option Simulator Exercise.

During the visit, the Security Support team presented the strategies and the best techniques of the Abu Dhabi Police in fighting crime and in enhancing the security and safety of the society. They also highlighted the process of development and the current crime-fighting mission of the Security Support Section. 

The Security Support Section is scheduled to visit other police departments in the US during the remainder of their two-week tour.