Dubai police have made history by introducing its first all-female land rescue squad in 53 years, reflecting a groundbreaking initiative towards gender equality in law enforcement departments.
The female officer’s team consists of 16 highly trained female officers equipped to respond and handle fire emergency operations as well as search and rescue duties.
During six months of intense training process, the female officers mastered military drills, physical fitness, and specialized rescue techniques. The team displayed their acquired skills at a September 2024 graduation event. The newly operational team reaches emergency scenes within seven minutes by using specially designed patrol cars that move through traffic effectively.