Dubai: Dubai Police on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with New York Police to exchange information and share expertise and boost training.

Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, signed the memorandum of understanding with Thomas Galati, chief of intelligence at the New York City police department.

“We are keen to build good relationship and coordinate with New York Police to check the latest police work to provide best police services in Dubai,” Maj-Gen Al Merri said.

He said Dubai Police are looking to cooperate with the New York Police in exchanging information about criminals and terrorist organisations.

Meanwhile, Galati, praised Dubai Police commander room saying it has some advance technology which New York Police also use.

“New York and Dubai are similar cities and both have hundreds of nationalities. This cooperation is important to us as both cities organise major events every year. We are working closely with more than 14 countries around the world to exchange information regarding criminals and terrorist organisations,” Galati said.

A delegation from Dubai Police will visit New York Police in the near future to see how they fight the crime in the city. Training workshops will be held in the future too between the two police departments.

“Dubai Police have developed in the recent years and they are using the latest technology to fight crimes and give best services to the public,” Galati added.