CP chairs council meeting of Sharjah Police Academy

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Police Academy (SPA) council, chaired the Academy’s Council meeting at its headquarters in Sharjah.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed affirmed that the Academy is confidently progressing towards developing a comprehensive model in security education and training that integrates quality, innovation, and practical excellence.

He praised the Academy’s exceptional staff for their ongoing efforts to improve academic, research, and training programmes that align with the emirate’s future ambitions and the vision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to cultivate a generation of highly qualified professionals who support the security and stability system.

The Council discussed various development projects and initiatives related to academic and training enhancements, aimed at improving the Academy’s scientific and practical capabilities.

The meeting examined the results of the counter-terrorism training programme conducted in partnership with the French RAID unit, which included advanced techniques in assessment shooting, infiltration and liberation tactics, and crisis management.

The Council also discussed the development of the Virtual Centre for Education and Training, a vital element in the Academy’s digital transformation plan.

The academy aims to offer a smart, interactive learning environment that combines virtual and real-world components to enhance educational quality and academic performance.

Members were also briefed on the interactive virtual book project, an innovative educational model that merges theoretical and practical learning through an interactive digital format designed to stimulate student engagement.

The Council reviewed the participation of the Academy’s musical band in the Spasskaya International Festival held in Moscow, where it represented the United Arab Emirates and Sharjah.

The band’s performances demonstrated the UAE’s cultural identity and the professionalism of the Academy’s members, receiving widespread praise from international audiences.

Recently, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed chaired a meeting of the Sharjah Police Academy Board.

The meeting took place at the academy’s headquarters in the University City.

At the start of the meeting, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed welcomed the board members and emphasised the importance of continuing to develop the academy. He stressed the need to elevate the training programmes to prepare police personnel according to the highest standards, which would contribute to achieving the academy’s goals and future vision.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed also commended the dedication of the board members and the academy’s staff for their ongoing efforts to improve and implement initiatives that strengthen the academy’s position as a leading institution in the field of policing.

During the meeting, the board discussed a number of critical issues aimed at enhancing academic performance and improving the quality of education and training at the academy.

The topics included ways to refine training programmes and academic offerings to better serve police personnel and the community.

The board reviewed various training programmes being conducted in collaboration with local and international specialised institutions.

These programmes aim to enhance knowledge exchange and develop the skills of police personnel, further improving the training system.

Another important point of discussion was the development of student registration processes for bachelor’s and postgraduate programmes.

The board considered ways to streamline the admission procedures and align them with technological advancements in the field.

The board was also briefed on the progress of emergency medicine courses and the academy’s certification as a regional centre for such programmes.

This accreditation is part of an initiative to enhance the readiness of police personnel in dealing with emergency situations based on international best practices.

WAM