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The Commander-in-Chief also highlighted the unwavering follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, along with the ongoing support from His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi and His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Rulers of Sharjah. Their guidance has significantly advanced Sharjah Police’s efforts to achieve both security and community goals, improve police performance, and strengthen institutional integration, quality standards, and community partnerships.
Bin Amer extended his appreciation to both the Executive Council and Consultative Council of Sharjah for their continued support of Sharjah Police, which has helped deliver such exceptional indicators. He also commended the Department of Statistics and Community Development as a strategic partner, recognising its scientific and objective approach to measuring public opinion and accurately highlighting key security indicators.
He emphasised that this achievement is also the result of a well-integrated institutional system led by competent police personnel working around the clock to ensure community safety. He noted that these efforts are strengthened by the public’s awareness and cooperation, which has helped reinforce security and police readiness in support of the force’s vision of a secure society and enhanced quality of life under the guidance of the wise leadership.
Brigadier General Omar Ahmed Boualzoud, Director General of the General Directorate of Criminal Security and Ports, stated that all security indicators demonstrate the effectiveness and preparedness of the Sharjah Police system in addressing various challenges.
He pointed out that public trust in Sharjah Police and its ability to maintain safety and stability stands at 97%. The safety perception figures reveal that 99.7% of people feel safe during the day, 99.3% feel safe at home at night, 99.3% feel safe in public spaces at night, 98.6% feel safe walking alone at night, and 98.9% feel safe on the road—whether driving or using public transport. Additionally, 96.7% of respondents expressed trust in police stations.
Brigadier General Boualzoud stressed that these high safety and trust levels are the direct result of an advanced preventive approach that places human safety at the forefront.
He concluded by saying that high-quality security indicators form the cornerstone of a comprehensive and sustainable quality of life. These figures not only signify reduced crime and increased safety but also reflect the growing trust between the public and the police – a relationship that Sharjah Police aims to maintain and strengthen.