A team from Dubai Police has won the first competition among Swat teams of the year after securing the highest points against other police authorities in the Emirates.
Dubai Police General Command (A) took first place, ahead of Abu Dhabi Police General Command (A). Dubai Police team (B) were third, while Sharjah Police (A) took fourth spot.
The competition, now in its fifth year, involves five different disciplines – tactical, attack, rescue, tower and obstacle exercises.
Dubai Police (A) team took first place in the tactical, attack, rescue of an officer and obstacle exercises, and came second in the tower competition – collecting 44 points.
Abu Dhabi (A) was second in the obstacle and tactical exercises and third in the attack and tower categories, Dubai Police (B) won the tower competition and was second in the officer rescue exercise.
Sharjah Police (A) was placed second in the attack category and third in the tactical, saving an officer and obstacle exercises, which secured them fourth place overall.
Brig Mohammed Al Dhaheri, chairman of the Police Sports Federation, said the competition was the first of many that will be held this year.
Dubai Police supercars - in pictures
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A Dubai Police Ferrari supercar on display during the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images -
First lieutenant Mohamed Ebrahim Al Suwaidi with the new Dubai Police car an Audi RS e-trom GT, the force's first electric sports car. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai Police took delivery of a Hongqi E-HS9 suv vehicle - the force's first electric vehicle - from Oneroad Automotive Company at the Dubai Police Officers Club. Dubai Police -
Dubai Police supercars at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
The Lamborghini Aventador, left, and the Ferrari FF were the first supercars to get the Dubai Police decal treatment. Courtesy Dubai Police -
Dubai Police unveiled new supercars at the Dubai International Motor Show including the Mercedes G class Brabus. Pawan Singh / The National -
Dubai Police added the Ferrari FF (pictured) to its fleet. Courtesy Dubai Police -
A selection of the Dubai Police fleet: Ferrari FF, Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, Bentley Continental GT, Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz/Brabus G700. Photo: WSF Creative -
Dubai Police own a Bugatti Veyron, which can reach a speed of more than 400kph. EPA -
The Maserati GranTurismo allows traffic police to cruise the streets of Dubai in style, as well as comfort. Photo: Dubai Police -
The McLaren MP4-12C packs a punch on the open road with a top speed of about 200kph thanks to its twin-turbo charged V8 engine. Photo: Dubai Police -
Dubai Police hinted in 2019 that the newly Tesla Cybertruck could be added to the force’s impressive fleet of patrol vehicles. Photo: @mostaqbal_ae / Dubai Future Foundation -
The Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG can hit 100kph in only 3 seconds thanks to its nine-speed automatic gearbox and AMG-tuned, all-wheel drive system. Photo: WSF Creative -
The hybrid electric BMW i8 has a top speed of 250kph. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Aston Martin created a special factory staffed by 27 of its finest engineers to produce the exclusive One-77. Sarah Dea / The National -
Named after a Spanish fighting bull, the Lamborghini Aventador was initially limited to 4,000 models, with Dubai Police snapping up one of the V12s and coating it in green and white. Photo: Dubai Police -
Described by Toyota as delivering a 'powerful but pure' driving experience, the Supra can hit 100kph in only 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250kph. Photo: Dubai Police -
The 4 litre V8 Mercedes-Benz G 63 is ready for action, both on and off the road. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Bentley Continental GT, with a huge six-litre engine and top speed of 318kph, ensures police can get where they need to be in style, and on time. Photo: Dubai Police
