The security support unit at Abu Dhabi Police took part in daily operations with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Capt Mohammed Al Buls, head of operations planning, said his team was divided into groups and each paired up with an LAPD patrol unit. Officers went to crime scenes saw arrests. The teams also contributed to investigations used for training purposes. He added that during a meeting with Capt Martin Baeza, commanding officer of the Hollenbeck division in Los Angeles, a number of issues were discussed to promote joint cooperation.
Capt Baeza praised the efforts of the security support team during its participation in LAPD patrols and said security support officers showed efficiency and professionalism.
Abu Dhabi Police security support also participated in an air wing exchange with the LAPD. Capt Gary Walters, head of air support, gave a thorough explanation on the role of air wings in supporting ground patrols, while responding to critical situations that require the intervention of helicopters, which contribute to the monitoring of the movements of suspects and to their arrest.
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