Dubai’s correctional establishments receive prestigious international accreditation from ACA

Dubai’s correctional establishments receive prestigious international accreditation from ACA

Dubai: The General Department of Correctional and Punitive Establishments of Dubai Police has received the prestigious international accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA), the world’s largest and oldest organisation devoted to advancing excellence among punitive and correctional establishments.

The accreditation recognises the 100% compliance maintained by Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments with all international human rights standards. Dubai’s men’s prison has become the fifth in the world and first in the Middle East to receive the ACA accreditation. The women’s prison in Dubai holds the distinction of being the world’s first female correctional facility to be accredited by ACA.

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, extended his deep gratitude to Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, for his unwavering support and guidance in raising excellence and implementing global policing best practices. His tremendous support has played a significant role in this remarkable achievement, he said.

He also thanked Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai, for his invaluable guidance and efforts to safeguard the human rights and freedoms of all individuals.

Lieutenant General Al Marri underscored Dubai Police’s unswerving dedication to safeguarding human