The Dubai Police General Command and Dubai Expo 2020 Office have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aim of providing policing service to visitors of the global event at four Smart Police Stations (SPS) 24/7 without human intervention.

The MoU was signed by Major General Ali Ahmed Abdullah Ghanem, Director of Al Muraqqabat Police Station, and Colonel Ali Khalifa Al Ghais, Chief Executive Officer of Security for Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence of other senior officers and employees of both sides. 

Maj. Gen. Ghanem stressed that the MoU is in line with Dubai Police's keenness to enhance the partnership between the Force and the Expo 2020 Office to serve visitors of the world’s greatest show. He further highlighted the importance of cooperation and coordination to attend to visitors’ needs and enquires via the latest and most innovative service channels. 

"The Smart Police Stations (SPS), three are of which are 'Walk-in' concept, are going to offer unmanned vital services such as reporting crimes and traffic incidents, in addition to other community-based services," "To ensure the highest levels of community happiness, customers can also apply to obtain permits and certificates easily and conveniently without visiting the traditional police stations," Maj. Gen. Ghanem added. 

Meanwhile, Col. Al Ghais confirmed that Dubai Police plays a significant role in securing the much-awaited event that holds great economic, touristic and cultural importance. "Dubai Police provides full and continuous support and shares all policing expertise to ensure an extraordinary experience for visitors," he continued. 

It is worth noting that this type of self-service station is supported by smart and interactive technologies. SPS enables customers to complete transactions smoothly and without visiting the traditional police stations or waiting in queues. SPS also enables officers, who speak seven different languages, to serve customers effectively through video-calls.
 
The Smart Police Stations (SPS) are in response to the directives of our wise leadership to make Dubai the world’s smartest and most forward-looking city.