Sharjah Police ready for safe start to new school year

August 10, 2025 / 12:19 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Police General Command has finalised preparations for the 2025–2026 school year during a coordination meeting with the Traffic and Patrols Department, Security Media Department, Operations Centre, and Community Protection Department. The discussions focused on readiness measures for the “Our First Lesson is Safety” campaign, which will launch alongside the new academic term.

Mobile operations centre and live traffic monitoring

Colonel Mohammed Al Shamsi, Director of the Operations Centre, announced the launch of a mobile operations room to provide live broadcasts of road conditions near schools during morning and midday peak hours. This aims to boost traffic surveillance and allow immediate response to congestion. He also highlighted cooperation with the Sharjah Private Education Authority via the Ma’man platform, which handles student-related emergency calls and tracks school buses from morning pick-up to arrival, ensuring quick response in case of incidents.

Media awareness and student engagement

Colonel Abdulrahman Khater, Deputy Director of Security Media, said the campaign will deliver tailored awareness content for students of all ages, using educational videos, digital designs, and interactive ads in clear and simple language. The initiative will run across traditional and digital media platforms to reinforce safety awareness and responsible behaviour in schools and on the way there.

Traffic patrol deployment

Lieutenant Colonel Omar Al Aqroubi, Deputy Director of Traffic and Patrols, outlined plans to redeploy patrols based on traffic statistics, with 98 patrols across Sharjah—51 in Sharjah City, 25 in the Eastern Region, and 22 in the Central Region. The measures aim to secure key intersections and manage traffic flow. He stressed the importance of school bus drivers adhering to safety protocols, including checking the bus before departure, ensuring the presence of a supervisor, and confirming that no students remain on board.

School visits and safety culture

Major Hussain Al Baloushi, Head of Community Patrols, said his department will conduct field visits to schools, supported by interactive materials, to promote cooperation, initiative, and reporting of unsafe behaviours. Educational and administrative staff will be engaged to help create a safe school environment where students feel secure and included.

Call for community cooperation

Concluding the meeting, Sharjah Police reaffirmed that student safety is a top priority and urged community members to contribute to the campaign’s success, ensuring a safe school environment and a stable start to the academic year.