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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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