Elite Dubai Police force gets first batch of female officers

Dubai - The First Responder Force (1RF) handles emergencies and accidents that could threaten public security

The Dubai Police have got the first batch of female officers for the First Responder Force (1RF). The special force handles emergencies and accidents that could threaten public security.

Thirty-one senior female cadets of the 36th batch of the Dubai Police Academy graduated from the 1RF course. They underwent extensive practical and theoretical training as well as advanced military drills.

They have been trained in sharpshooting in different situations and times. These included shooting from moving vehicles, as well as having professional training on conducting raids. They

were trained to deal with explosives, stop dangerous vehicles, apprehend suspects, perform tactical first-aid, and use special security equipment and gadgets.