Dubai Police Launch 2025–2026 Back-to-School Safety Plan For Students

Dubai Police have rolled out a comprehensive back-to-school security strategy for the 2025–2026 academic year under their “School Security” initiative. The program is designed to safeguard students, teachers, and parents while promoting awareness of safety protocols across schools in Dubai.

Key Security Measures

The initiative features a combination of modern technology and community engagement:

Measure	Details
Security & Traffic Patrols	250 patrol units deployed around schools
Drone Monitoring	9 drones to track traffic flow and key areas
Luxury Patrol Cars	6 vehicles for rapid response
Mounted Police Units	4 units enhancing visibility
Bicycle Patrols	60 police bicycles covering local areas
Safety Ambassadors	300 students trained to promote safety
Awareness Programs	28 sessions conducted in partnership with 15 organizations
Senior Officers Engagement	Over 750 officers interacting with students directly

Leadership and Partnerships

The plan was announced at a press conference at Al Jaddaf Officers Club, attended by key figures including:

Brigadier Nasser Al Zarri, Acting Director of Dubai Police Academy
Dr Brigadier Abdulrahman Al Maamari, Secretary-General of Hemaya Council
Lieutenant Colonel Dr Ali Al Matroushi, Director of Child and Women Protection
Captain Majid bin Saaed Al Kaabi, Head of the School Security Initiative
Fatima Buhjair, Chairwoman of the Positive Spirit Council

Dr Brigadier Al Maamari highlighted that under the guidance of Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, the force aims to create a safer, more interactive educational environment. Field teams will visit 71 schools, including Hemaya institutions, engaging students and parents to enhance security and community awareness.

Community-Focused Initiatives

Hemaya Council supervises multiple programs that combine security, community, and educational development:

Hemaya International Centre initiatives
Positive Spirit Council programs
Safety Ambassadors program
Naseej initiative

These efforts aim to foster discipline, awareness, and resilience among students while promoting collaboration between families, schools, and police.

Student Engagement and Activities

Captain Majid bin Saaed Al Kaabi emphasized building trust between students, parents, and police. The program includes:

18 interactive events
Road safety awareness, including crossing only at designated areas
Introduction to Dubai Police services and communication channels
Fun activities with the police mascot “Mansour”
Distribution of gifts and school supplies

Captain Al Kaabi concluded:

“The safety of our children is a shared responsibility. Families, schools, and police must work together to create a safe and inspiring learning environment.”