95 per cent residents feel safe in Dubai: Survey

sharjah — More than 95 per cent residents trust the Dubai Police and feel safe here, a survey has revealed.

The survey, which was carried out by the police’s public opinion survey centre and the criminal investigation department, showed that 97.8 per cent of residents have faith in the city’s justice system.

Maj.-Gen. Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, assistant commanderin-chief for criminal investigation affairs, said the study saw participation from Asian, Arab and other foreign nationalities. He said the results reflect the police’s role in securing the city and protecting the rights of people and institutions. The judiciary, too, has done its part by deciding on cases.

Despite the existence of over 200 nationalities in the city, there are no major disagreements. “The Dubai Police patrols are always deployed in different areas to maintain security and reduce the occurrence of crime; to quickly arrest and bring perpetrators to justice; to assist victims to regain their rights; and to protect public property and lives,” said Maj-Gen Al Mansouri.

Residents speak

One Dubai resident, Sarah Dimakaling, recalled the time she had forgotten her handbag at a mall. “As soon as I realised, I rushed back and found the bag in the exact same spot I had forgotten it.”

Another time, her car broke down on a highway. “I was pleasantly surprised to see a Dubai Police patrol drive up to me. They offered me help and contacted a company to send their mechanics to help fix my car.”

Another resident, Dr Mohammed Al Lahham, who has been living here for the past six years, said: “I have lived in several countries. I felt the difference here the moment I arrived at the Dubai International Airport.”

An Emirati, Moza Mohammed Abdullah, said she was proud of her country’s ability to maintain security and order, despite the existence of more than 200 different nationalities of different faiths, sects and cultures.

“We are Emiratis. We have never felt threatened or worried about the existence of different nationalities here. The principle of respect is available in daily social life here,” Abdullah said.

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