ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: The National
03March2011 8:21amEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: DUBAI - Properly trained female officers are the key to combating human trafficking crimes, Dubai Police say.
Last year, 35 human trafficking cases were referred to public prosecution, an increase of more than a third from the previous year. The majority of the 61 victims in last year's cases were women, 
according to the Dubai Police human trafficking annual report.
"Human trafficking requires more proactivity from women. They are better positioned to deal with this crime because of its sensitive nature and because most victims are women," said Maj Gen Khamis al Mazeina, the deputy head of Dubai Police.
He was speaking at the inauguration of a two-day workshop on the role of woman in combating human trafficking, organised by Dubai Police in co-ordination with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Having identified the importance of women's involvement in human trafficking cases, Dubai Police set about providing training for female officers to better enable them to deal with such cases, according to Maj Gen al Mazeina.
"We give training on human trafficking a high priority, because the concept of human trafficking is a new concept and by developing skills we will enhance our ability to tackle this crime," he said.
This week's workshop, which aims to enhance the skills of women in law enforcement and those working at human trafficking shelters, provides training on international and local mechanisms for prevention and how to deal with human trafficking cases and their victims. (read full report)
