Emirati policewoman wins international recognition

The leader of the Emirati Women's Police Association has been named Officer of the Year for 2011-2012 by the International Association of Women Police.

Capt Amna Mohammed Al Balooshi, head of the Emirati Women's Police Association, was named Officer of the Year for 2011-2012 by the 63-country International Association of Women Police this month.

The UAE is the group's first member from the Middle East.

Updated: September 27, 2012, 12:00 AM