Sharjah: «Gulf»
The General Command of Sharjah Police confirmed the success of its comprehensive security plan, which it implemented during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday in all cities of the Emirate of Sharjah, which reflected the extent of the strategic efficiency with which all the competent leadership authorities and strategic partners dealt.
Colonel Jassim bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director of Operations Department at Sharjah Police, said that the efforts made by the various work teams on mosques, commercial centers and parks helped the success of the plan drawn up to establish security and safety and enhance the quality of life during the blessed Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
He revealed that the Operations Room and Call Center in Sharjah Police received 42,042 phone calls across the emirate during the period from April 29 to May 8, including 39,008 phone calls via the 999 number designated for emergency cases, while it received 3034 non-emergency calls on the 901 number, which included general inquiries. and police services provided.
He pointed out that all incoming calls, reports and inquiries were dealt with promptly after being evaluated by the first responder with the aim of ensuring the speed of movement to the communication site, in coordination with other police departments within the scope of reducing response time.
For his part, Lt. Col. Omar Boghanim, Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Sharjah Police, confirmed the success of the traffic plan developed and implemented by the department during the Eid holiday, with the participation of various units in Sharjah Police.
He pointed out that the awareness and commitment of vehicle drivers and road users to traffic safety procedures and their adherence to them helped the traffic plan succeed and the number of accidents decreased, which amounted to two accidents that resulted in severe injuries during the Eid holiday, despite the heavy traffic on the streets and internal and external roads.
He explained that the administration took all measures according to the plan prepared to ensure traffic safety, which constituted the success factor that was achieved in achieving “zero” deaths, praising at the same time the efforts made by all employees of the administration and all police units in Sharjah Police during the days of the Eid holiday, which had a great impact. In the smooth and smooth flow of traffic and in a manner that meets the aspirations of Sharjah Police.