Dozens of people and companies have pitched ideas to Dubai Police to help the force deal with issues such as traffic accidents and cyber bullying.
Police in April launched an online platform where the public could send ideas on reducing traffic accidents involving public transport, cutting fatalities for delivery drivers, cyber bullying and drug abuse.
Up to Dh25,000 in prizes are up for grabs in each category and 178 ideas were submitted. This phase of the initiative has closed and police are assessing entries.
“The entries will be evaluated by a Dubai police committee before winning ideas are announced and those who submitted them are rewarded,” said Brig Ahmed Rafee.
The issue of delivery drivers' safety has been highlighted by the force before. A police official last year hit out at delivery companies after 12 drivers died on Dubai roads during Covid-19 restrictions.
"When money comes into the equation, safety is put aside," said Capt Al Amimi, at an online event organised by Road Safety UAE, an entity that works to raise awareness about traffic rules.
“There were 12 delivery rider fatalities on the road during the curfew and there is no excuse for this when they were the only ones on the roads."
Restrictions on public movement were introduced in Dubai to curb the spread of Covid-19 earlier this year, where people needed a permit to leave the house for a three-week period in April.
Capt Al Amimi said the 12 deaths during the night-time movement restrictions period were caused by speeding and riders breaking traffic laws.
Meanwhile, the force said the ideas aim to spur more creativity in addressing challenges and more rounds are planned.
New languages may soon be added to English and Arabic.
To log in, people can create an account or use their emirate ID cards.
Dubai Police graduation - in pictures
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, attends Dubai Police Academy's 27th graduation ceremony at the Coca Cola Arena. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Police march as part of a show during Dubai Police Academy's 27th raduation ceremony. -
Dubai Police put on a show at the Coca Cola Arena during the academy's 27th graduation ceremony. -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, attends Dubai Police Academy's 27th graduation ceremony. -
Dubai Police put on a show at the Coca Cola Arena during the academy's 27th graduation ceremony. -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, speaks to Ghaith Al Suwaidi, Director of Dubai Police Academy at the 27th graduation ceremony. -
Ghaith Al Suwaidi, Director of Dubai Police Academy, gives a speech at the graduation ceremony. -
Dubai Police put on a show at the Coca Cola Arena during the academy's 27th graduation ceremony.
