His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the world’s first fully automated police station at the City Walk in Dubai on Saturday, Sept. 16.
The Smart Police Services center in City Walk is operational 24 hours and will provide 27 fully automated services for reporting crimes, lost items, and emergencies, as well as 33 other smart sub-services, Dubai Media Office reported.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid instructed the Dubai Police to open more centers in residential and commercial districts in Dubai to provide the best smart services, facilitate easy access and communication between the public and the police, and save the effort and time of clients.
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— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 16, 2017
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Residents filing a criminal complaint will be ushered to specific rooms where a video call with a police officer would take place, allowing the Dubai police to get the details of the complaint.
The smart station also serves as a lost and found area, where residents can report or hand over found items in a drop box.
Visitors to the station can also go through a virtual tour and be educated on the history of the emirate’s police force.
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