Policing the UAE
Resources for students and instructors on policing and security in the United Arab Emirates
Policing the UAE
Policing the UAE is the first textbook designed specifically for students, officers, and educators working within the unique legal, cultural, and operational context of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike international policing texts that assume a Western model, this book draws on local examples, legislation, and organisational structures to reflect how policing is actually delivered in the region today.
The book covers a wide range of topics including:
- crime investigation,
- road safety,
- organised crime,
- vulnerable victims,
- major events,
- and the growing role of artificial intelligence in law enforcement.
Each chapter connects theoretical ideas with real-life examples and case studies from the UAE, such as community engagement programmes and responses to global events like Expo 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Written by former operational police officers and current educators, the book balances academic clarity with practical relevance. Reflective questions and exercises throughout encourage critical thinking and professional development, making it suitable for use across diploma, undergraduate, and CPD programmes. By integrating local practice with global research, Policing the UAE offers a groundbreaking model for police education in the region and provides a much-needed resource for those preparing to lead and serve in 21st-century law enforcement.
The History of Policing in the UAE
Police Governance and Culture
Legitimacy
Police Leadership Skills
Emerging Technology
Understanding Crime
Investigating Crime
Policing Vulnerable People
Serious & Organized Crime
Community & Partnership Policing
Roads Policing
UAE Best Practices
About Us
JACQUELINE SEBIRE
An innovative and respected recently retired Chief Police Officer with 30 years of public service and a proven track record of academic research and teaching at the university level. My research interests include family violence, homicide prevention, police use of force, hot spot policing, police legitimacy, and police leadership. I am a researcher-practitioner committed to evidence-based policing as well as a senior management professional who has successfully recruited to and led diverse organisations. I am currently designing and delivering accredited leadership, law enforcement, crisis management academic and vocational training for Government Entities of the United Arab Emirates.
Highly accomplished policing and security consultant with over 18 years of law enforcement, crisis management, and leadership experience. Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate policing strategies, security policies, and operational frameworks for law enforcement agencies and government institutions. Expert in community policing, crime prevention, emergency response, and procedural justice. Skilled in police training, policy development, and governance compliance to enhance organizational effectiveness. Recognized for academic contributions in police culture, misconduct prevention, and recruitment practices, collaborating with leading international institutions. A sought-after advisor, speaker, and consultant for law enforcement agencies across the MENA region and beyond.
GARETH STUBBS
