Sharjah:H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, chaired the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy (SPSA) Council meeting on Monday morning at the Academy's headquarters in University City. During the meeting, he reviewed the new Virtual Education and Training Centre.
According to Wam, the Crown Prince praised the advancements at the SPSA, highlighting the adoption of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual simulation. He emphasized the importance of investing in quality education and advanced technology to support criminal investigations and improve efficiency in solving complex cases.
The Council discussed various topics related to enhancing the police education and training system. It reviewed the admission procedures for the 28th cohort of officer cadets and the new design for the Academy's 11 insignia. Preparations for the postgraduate graduation ceremony and the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair were also discussed.
Additionally, the Council focused on the Academy's role in hosting the 16th International Conference of the Arab Union for Sustainable Development and Environment in December 2026. The event aims to support scientific research and knowledge exchange.
The Council also addressed the enhancement of the shooting and counter-terrorism team's capabilities by leveraging international expertise, including from France's RAID unit. A project to develop interactive undergraduate textbooks for a digital learning platform was also reviewed.
During his visit to the Academy's Virtual Education and Training Centre, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed examined its advanced technologies and their role in enhancing police education and training methods. He was briefed on a project to introduce a Level 4 Diploma in Police Sciences, aimed at improving personnel readiness and professional capabilities.
Accompanying the Crown Prince were Lieutenant General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police; Major General Ghanem Khamis Al Houli; Major General Dr Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani; Sultan Ali bin Butti Al Muhairi; Sultan Mohammed Obaid Al Hajri; Abdullah Ibrahim bin Nassar; and Brigadier Mohammed Hamad Al Suwaidi.