Dubai Police Praised for Community Policing Model
A Colombian police major commended Dubai's approach to engaging residents in preventing crime.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Safety
Colombian police major Sandra Carolina Chacon Gomez praised Dubai Police's community policing approach, which encourages residents to play an active role in preventing crime. Dubai Police runs the Positive Spirit Council to bring officers and residents together.
Why it matters
The praise highlights how cooperation between police and the public is being promoted as a crime-prevention strategy. It offers an example of community engagement that other police forces may consider.
Officers from 45 countries are taking part in the third Policing Innovation and Leadership Diploma organised by Dubai Police with Rabdan Academy. No measured crime-reduction results from the Positive Spirit Council initiatives are reported in the source material.
The players
Dubai Police
The police force of Dubai, which runs the Positive Spirit Council and organises the Policing Innovation and Leadership Diploma with Rabdan Academy.
Sandra Carolina Chacon Gomez
A Colombian police major who praised Dubai Police's community policing approach.
The details
The Positive Spirit Council runs initiatives aimed at bringing police officers and residents together and encouraging public participation in tackling crime and social issues. The Policing Innovation and Leadership Diploma combines classroom learning with tactical exercises and physical training.
Timeline
The third Policing Innovation and Leadership Diploma is currently taking place in Dubai.
Seasonal Patterns
Dubai Police's Positive Spirit Council model of resident participation in crime prevention is being recognised internationally through the praise from a Colombian police major. The international training programme drawing officers from 45 countries shows the approach is being shared beyond Dubai.
Residents interested in community crime prevention can look for local programs that bring police and the public together. Those seeking to take part should contact their local police or community safety office for available initiatives.
The takeaway
Community engagement with police is presented here as a practical crime-prevention tool that residents can help support. Staying informed about local safety programs is one way individuals can contribute.
Further reading
For more on public safety efforts, see the Safety section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The National.
