Vienna, 8th September, 2018 (WAM) – The President of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Major General Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al Raisi stressed the importance of close cooperation between global law enforcement agencies, stressing the need to exchange and improve data. Coordination to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of police cooperation at international level.

Major General Al-Raisi also stressed the importance of the role of women in the police force, as diversity in the police force is very important as it ensures a system that takes into account the gender perspective in all police work.

Speaking at an event to celebrate the first International Police Cooperation Day at the former headquarters of the Vienna Police Directorate, where Interpol was founded on September 7, 1923, she pointed out that Emirati women play an important role in development. Maintaining the security of the UAE, their representation in the police force began in 1960. When Tubaha Salem Qamis joined the Dubai Police, she became the first female police officer, and since then, thousands of Emirati women have joined the ranks. Emirati police across the country.

During the event, Major General Al-Raisi emphasized the need to raise the level of cooperation between international law enforcement agencies, adding: “In the last century, we have seen the strength of cross-border cooperation and information exchange. As police officers around the world work together and keep pace with the latest emerging crime trends, we look forward to continuing to grow and adapt to meet the criminal challenges of the 21st century.

The Interpol chief concluded his speech by saying: “The adoption of International Police Day by the United Nations clearly recognizes the importance of Interpol’s work in supporting global security.” To achieve this goal dialogue, cooperation and exchange of information.

International Police Cooperation Day was launched by the United Nations General Assembly 100 years ago with the establishment of Interpol.