Pakistan’s National Police officials hail Dubai Police as global model for modern policing

DUBAI, 6th April, 2025 (WAM) — As part of the Police Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL) organised by Dubai Police in partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology, two senior officers from Pakistan’s National Police – Colonel Kamran Ali and Colonel Umar Farooq – praised Dubai Police as an exceptional model that is reshaping the global standards of modern policing.

They described the motto “Smart.Secure.Together” not as a slogan, but as a comprehensive philosophy integrating artificial intelligence, proactive security, and community engagement.

“Dubai Police’s motto clearly reflects the features of modern policing,” said Col. Kamran Ali. “They’ve leveraged technology not just to enhance security, but to build a police force that is more inclusive, more efficient, and better connected with the public – a path that we, as law enforcement leaders, must follow.”

Heading a unit of 2,500 officers, Col. Kamran Ali had long awaited the opportunity to join the diploma.

Col. Umar Farooq, who serves in a prominent operational role, added that the programme is more than an academic pursuit.

“This diploma is an investment in the future of policing in Pakistan,” he said, urging law enforcement leaders worldwide to take part in.
Dubai Police’s technological capabilities left a lasting impression on both officers, especially Col. Kamran Ali, “For decades, we worked within traditional operational structures. Dubai has shown us how AI, automation, and data integration can not only enhance security but serve as tools for community engagement. This is the model we need to follow.”

With his background in electrical engineering, Col. Umar Farooq particularly appreciated the programme’s technical content:

“The diploma gave us a solid understanding of how AI, blockchain, and machine learning can revolutionise daily policing operations. It inspired me to envision how these technologies could improve our own systems – from handling reports and predicting crime to addressing challenges as they arise.”

They praised the content and organisation of the diploma, stressing that Dubai Police today represents a pioneering model in modern policing, and called on international security agencies to benefit from its experience to build smarter and more humane policing systems.