Dubai Police and Utrecht Mayor Open First Smart Police Station in the Netherlands
Dubai [UAE], August 30: Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht, and Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, have inaugurated the first Smart Police Station in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, named ‘SPS Utrecht.’ This station offers security services without human intervention and operates 24/7.
The inauguration was attended by Rob van Bree, Chief of Investigations and Special Operations of the Dutch National Police, Jolanda Aalbers, Operations Director for the Eastern Netherlands, and Ali Saeed Al Shehhi, Charge d’Affaires ad interim in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
This initiative is part of the strategic partnerships between the UAE and the Netherlands, supporting the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
The ‘SPS Utrecht’ is the second global adoption of Dubai Police’s Smart Police Station concept, following the first in Serbia in 2023. The station is located in Utrecht Central Station, serving many residents, travelers, and commuters.
Mayor Sharon Dijksma expressed pride in bringing this innovative concept to Utrecht, making it easier to report crimes. Jolanda Aalbers highlighted the fruitful cooperation with Dubai Police, looking forward to continued collaboration.
Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri emphasized that the inauguration aligns with the UAE’s strategic directives to strengthen international relations. He noted that ‘SPS Utrecht’ underscores the pioneering success of the UAE and Dubai Police.
The station offers various services, including video call communication with officers, inquiry services, and criminal reporting services, all available 24/7.
Colonel Tareq Hilal of Dubai Police, Erwin Janssen, CEO of SD Worx, and Van Winsen Marcel, Airport Manager AMS at Etihad, also attended the inauguration.
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Dubai Police -: Dubai Police is the police force for the city of Dubai, which is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They help keep people safe and make sure everyone follows the law.
Utrecht -: Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, which is a country in Europe. It’s known for its old buildings and canals.
Mayor -: A Mayor is a person who is in charge of running a city. They make important decisions to help the city and its people.
Lieutenant General -: A Lieutenant General is a high-ranking officer in the military or police. They have a lot of responsibility and lead many people.
Commander-in-Chief -: The Commander-in-Chief is the top leader of a country’s military or police force. They make big decisions about safety and security.
Smart Police Station -: A Smart Police Station is a special kind of police station that uses technology to help people. It can work without needing police officers to be there all the time.
UAE -: UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates. It is a country in the Middle East, known for its modern cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Netherlands -: The Netherlands is a country in Europe. It is famous for its windmills, tulips, and canals.
SPS Utrecht -: SPS Utrecht is the name of the first Smart Police Station in the Netherlands. ‘SPS’ stands for Smart Police Station, and it is located in the city of Utrecht.
24/7 -: 24/7 means all the time, every day. So, if something is available 24/7, it means you can use it any time, day or night.
Human intervention -: Human intervention means people getting involved to help or fix something. If something works without human intervention, it means it can work on its own without people helping.
Strategic partnerships -: Strategic partnerships are special agreements between countries or organizations to work together for a common goal. They help each other to achieve something important.
Video call communication -: Video call communication means talking to someone using a video call, like on a phone or computer, where you can see and hear each other.
Criminal reporting -: Criminal reporting means telling the police about a crime that has happened. This helps the police to know about bad things and take action to stop them.