ADP Tourism Police handles 2,027 cases in 2 years

Tourism Police Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Abu Dhabi Police successfully handled 2,027 incidents in the last two years; distributed 140,000 awareness brochures and booklets to guide tourists and visitors coming to the emirate. They also provided appropriate solutions to 29 complaints from tourists; conducted 108 tourism awareness campaigns, and coordinated with 90 embassies and various authorities.

Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of CID, stressed the keenness of ADP to advance the role of Tourism Police and improve security services provided to tourists, according to a unified work methodology, to boost awareness and enhance security in terms of fighting tourism-related crimes.

CID endeavors to enhance public awareness of the duties and tasks of the Tourism Police, which serve the tourism sector, with the aim of making Abu Dhabi the most popular tourist destination locally and internationally, Colonel Dr. Borshid said. He commended the civilized manner adopted by tourist police members in handling the various tourism-related incidents; as well as providing all means to make tourists’ stay in the emirate comfortable; maintain security of society, and help increase public confidence in the police institution.

Lieutenant Colonel Muzeed Fahd Al Otaibi, Chief of Tourism Police Section, said the section has recently established three new offices in Galleria Mall, Yas Mall in addition to Mushrif Central Park, bringing total number of offices up to nine. The offices are located in Corniche Beach (2 offices), Al Bateen Ladies’ beach (one office), Yas Water World on Yas Island (one office), Yas Police Station and one office at Zayed Port (that serves cruise tourists).

He added that the Tourism Police patrols are deployed at every event or activity held in Abu Dhabi. They also receive complaints and proposals, with a view to enhance public protection at the most popular tourist attractions and landmarks.

Lt. Col. Al Otaibi said the section endeavors to keep abreast of the latest developments in the world, in order to provide police services, guidance, and tourism information to its website visitors in general; and more targeted information to visitors of touristic locations and coastal areas of Abu Dhabi in particular. He said: “The website highlights the efforts made by the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters to ensure the spread of peace and security in society, as well as its strategy to decrease crime rates and implement justice while simultaneously ensuring the public’s confidence in the police.”

He also indicated that the Tourism Police Section has well-trained and qualified staff members who have enrolled in specialized training courses in tourism security, to deal professionally with tourists. They are familiar with foreign languages such as English, French, Chinese, Filipino, Urdu, Persian among others so that they can easily communicate with tourists and answer their inquiries to make their stay in the emirate of Abu Dhabi comfortable.

Tourism Police website https://www.hr.adpolice.gov.ae/tourismpolice/, features a complaints and proposals portal directly seen and handled by the section, he added.

Public can report any negative phenomenon or behaviour, by calling Abu Dhabi Police’s Aman Service, using the toll-free number 800 2626.

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