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Dubai police was set up during
the late 1960's. A modern police establishment
became essential as a result of the societal
development that followed the discovery of
oil.
Making a society
aware of its moral responsibilities is a sure
way to curb crime and undesirable behaviour
in the individual. The General Directorate
of Moral Guidance was established in this
regard.
The importance
of religious awareness is obvious. Dubai police
has therefore established the General Directorate
of Moral Guidance. This Department includes
several sections including religious affairs,
which handles the contact between the headquarters
and the public to strengthen links and ensure
continuity of cooperation.
Dubai
Police has paid a lot of attention to Public
Relations. Police officials have realised
the importance of the role played by public
relations on the interior and exterior levels.
Since its inception in the mid of 1970, the
section has played a big role in deeping the
good relations, respect and confidence among
police staff themselves, on the one hand,
and between police and the public in general,
on the other hand.
The most important
objectives of the Dubai Police's Public Relations
Department has been to win the confidence
of the people and enahancing the level of
awareness in the police work, and this done
through providing all necessary care to members
of the force.
The department
is run by a group of national men qualified
in the media field and a number of Arab expatriates
who have excellent experience in media and
mass communications.
With the development
that the Dubai Police have gone through in
the past years, the Public Relations Department
has become the important link between Dubai
Police and the public, as well as with other
police sectors. In 1984, the Public Relations
Department was affiliated to the General Directorate
of Planning and Moral Guidance, as planning
public relations complement each other in
mapping out general policies. This has materialized
on various fronts.
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