Police e-game to raise youth security
dubai — The Dubai Police are all set to launch an electronic game ,‘Friends of the Police’, which is aimed at protecting members of the society from potential risks, while raising their awareness.
Major-General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, assistant commanderin-chief of the Dubai Police for criminal investigation affairs, gave a go-ahead to the idea. Its study was approved by Brigadier Salem Al Rumaithi, director of the general department of criminal investigation.
The game will be introduced as a smart application in coordination with the general department of smart services of the Dubai Police and a number of other stakeholders.
Sheikha Al Abdouli, head of awareness section at the anti-crime department, said that this e-game was the first-of-its kind launched by any police department around the world. It aims to educate and entertain the kids and youth as well as develop a sense of security among them.
It is a way of interaction between the community and the police. She said that the game consists of a group of friends who can play it together and work to search and nab a criminal. During the search operation,
Gamers will learn how to cooperate with police patrols. It will also enlighten the players on a host of traffic laws and regulations.” Sheikha Al Abdouli, head of awareness section, anti-crime department, Dubai Police
the players face a set of questions that tests their awareness regarding traffic rules and norms. The players have to reach a certain goal. The more they follow the rules and instructions, the more they increase their chances of scoring points in the game, which helps them win.
Al Abdouli pointed out that the game also offers an opportunity for players to receive prizes in kind, as well as participation certificates and a visit to the Dubai Police department. “It spreads awareness and uses Dubai’s modern luxury cars and motorcycles to drive home many messages.”
Al Abdouli added it gives information about the police patrols and how to seek help from them. It also enlightens the players on a host of traffic laws and regulations.
All legal procedures required for the launch of the game have been completed, she added. Al Abdouli said this game is an opportunity to utilise the time of the kids and the youth by involving them in meaningful activities. It will also help them combat the risks that have emerged in many electronic games that are contrary to the Emirati customs and traditions and have adverse impact on the child’s mentality.
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