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Student absences have surged since COVID-19. Some lawmakers say parents should be jailed
As educators nationwide grapple with stubbornly high levels of student absences since the pandemic drove schools into disarray five years ago, Oklahoma prosecutor Erik Johnson says he has the solution. Throw parents in jail. Chronic absenteeism nearly doubled—to about 30%—the year after the pandemic shuttered classrooms, plunged families into poverty and led to the deaths of more than 1 million Americans. Student attendance rates have improved by just a few percentage points since the federal public health emergency expired nearly two years ago, a reality that's been dubbed 'Education's long COVID.' But Johnson, a Republican district attorney representing three counties in southeast Oklahoma, said the persistent absences have nothing to do with the pandemic and instead are because 'we're going too easy on kids' and parents have been given 'an excuse not to be accountable.' Since Johnson was elected in 2022 on a campaign promise to enforce Oklahoma's compulsory education law, he's forced dozens of students and parents into hasty court appearances and, on several occasions, put parents behind bars in the hope it will compel their children to show up for class. Lawmakers nationwide have taken a similar approach, including in Indiana, Iowa and West Virginia, where new laws leverage the legal system to crack down on student absences. 'We prosecute everything from murders to rape to financial crimes, but in my view, the ones that cause the most societal harm is when people do harm to children, either child neglect, child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence in homes, and then you can add truancy to the list,' Johnson said. 'It's not as bad, in my opinion, as beating a child, but it's on the spectrum because you're not putting that child in a position to be successful,' continued Johnson, who has dubbed 2025 the 'Year of the Child.' Since the pandemic, policymakers have taken on a heightened role in addressing persistent student absences, and lawmakers nationwide have proposed dozens of bills this year to combat chronic absenteeism, typically defined as missing 10% of school days in an academic year for any reason. Such efforts have fallen broadly into two camps: incentives and accountability. States like Indiana have taken a similar approach to Johnson's, imposing fines and jail stints for missed seat time. Other efforts have focused on addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, like homelessness, and have sought to draw kids to campuses with rewards. In Hawaii, for example, pending legislation seeks to entice student attendance with the promise of free ice cream. In Detroit, where 75% of students were chronically absent last year, the district employs both the carrot and the stick: handing out $200 gift cards to 5,000 students with perfect attendance while warning those with an extremely high number of absences that they can be held back a grade in K-8 or made to repeat classes in high school. In Oklahoma, where parents can be jailed for up to five days and fined $50 each day their child is absent from school without an excuse, proposed legislation would let schools off the hook. For years, Oklahoma schools have received poor grades for chronic absenteeism, one metric the state uses to gauge school performance. If approved, the bipartisan bills would strike chronic absenteeism from the state accountability system, a change officials said is necessary because it's the responsibility of parents—not principals and teachers—to get kids to class. Schools in Oklahoma 'have very little control over whether or not a kid gets to school,' Rep. Ronny Johns, a Republican from Ada, told The 74. Ada, the county seat of Pontotoc County, is ground zero for Johnson's truancy initiative, an effort that Johns, a former school principal, said should be replicated statewide. 'We can encourage them to get their kids to school and everything,' Johns said. 'But in the end, parents have got to get their kid up and get them to school.' The latest national data on chronic absenteeism, collected by the U.S. Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year, found that some 13.4 million students—nearly 28%—missed 10% or more of the academic year. In a majority of states, chronic absenteeism has shown marginal improvements since its peak. Nationally, chronic absenteeism reached an all-time high in the 2021-22 school year of nearly 30%. Pre-pandemic, the national rate was about 15%. Some states like Colorado and Connecticut have seen substantial improvements in absenteeism, the data show. In others, including Oklahoma, absenteeism has gotten worse since 2021-22. In 2023, nearly a quarter of Oklahoma students were chronically absent, according to the federal data. Chronic absenteeism is particularly acute among Native American, Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic students, as well as those who are English learners, in special education or live in low-income households. Hedy Chang, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Attendance Works, said the key to solving chronic absenteeism is to address the underlying problems that make kids absent in the first place. The California-based nonprofit focused solely on improving student attendance identifies a range of 'root causes', including student disengagement, boredom and unwelcoming school climates. Caregivers' negative education experiences are a factor, according to the nonprofit. So, too, is homelessness and community violence. Last year, lawmakers in 28 states proposed at least 71 bills focused on identifying, preventing and addressing chronic absenteeism, according to analyses by the nonprofit FutureEd. This year, legislators in 20 states are weighing at least 49 bills focused on chronic absences, including efforts to improve data collection and create early interventions. The Oklahoma legislation seeks to replace chronic absenteeism in its school accountability system with an alternative, such as a climate survey, a softer measure that would gauge students', parents' and educators' opinions about their schools. The move would require approval from the U.S. Department of Education. States have been required to collect chronic absenteeism rates since the passage of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act in 2015. Since then, chronic absenteeism has been included as one of six school performance indicators on Oklahoma's annual A-F report cards from the state education department. Currently, 38 states use chronic absenteeism to grade school performance, Chang said. For schools in Oklahoma, the measurement has proven to be a hurdle. In 2022-23, the state's schools received an F grade in chronic absenteeism. Last year, the state grade ticked up slightly—to a D. Removing chronic absenteeism from the state accountability system, Johns, the state lawmaker, said, could allow schools across Oklahoma to receive better grades. Meanwhile, he supports initiatives to handle student absences through the courts, arguing that 'parents need to have some skin in the game.' 'Chronic absenteeism is driving our report card down,' Johns said. 'Without the chronic absenteeism [measurement], our report card is not going to look as bad as it is because our public schools are doing some really good things, so why shouldn't the report card be a reflection of that?' Chang argued the move is misguided. She pointed to a growing body of research that has found schools can combat absenteeism if they form meaningful relationships with parents and partner with social services agencies that address underlying barriers to attendance, like food insecurity. There's little research to suggest that fines and other forms of punishment improve attendance. Even as some states ramp up truancy rules, others have scaled them back as studies report that punitive measures can backfire. In South Carolina schools, for example, students placed on probation for truancy wound up with even worse school attendance than they had before the courts got involved, according to a 2020 report by the nonprofit Council of State Governments Justice Center. In a report published last year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education highlighted school districts that have made 'impressive strides in reducing' chronic absenteeism and that 'offer valuable lessons on how schools can re-engage students.' Among them is a 24% drop in absenteeism at Dahlonegah Public Schools, which hired a school-based police officer to visit the homes of students who failed to attend school. The district also credited improvements to 'a welcoming and engaging school environment.' The state education department didn't respond to requests for comment. 'Families have to be involved and they have to be partners and they have to take responsibility for getting kids to school, but it's not solely about what families do or don't do,' Chang said. 'I think it's a mistake to assume it's only one group's responsibility. This is a shared responsibility.' Johnson, the district attorney, said his office has stepped up to address a problem that state education leaders have failed to solve. He took particular aim at the state's high-profile education secretary, Ryan Walters, who has become an outspoken champion of conservative education causes. Yet, as far as chronic absenteeism goes, Johnson said the state schools chief 'has no interest in talking about' the topic except 'when he could get a soundbite on Fox News.' The state education department did not respond to Johnson's comments. The 51-year-old father of four also pinned persistent chronic absenteeism on parents—those living in poverty, in particular. Children in his district who most often miss school, he said, are 'kind of feral.' 'My friends generally don't have children that are in crisis because, just economically speaking, they're on the higher end of the spectrum,' Johnson told The 74. Johnson said there are about 7,500 K-12 children in the counties that make up his district and estimated that at least 30% contend with 'economic poverty, multigenerational drug abuse, domestic abuse in the home, broken families, no economic opportunity, no education.' 'If you live in a school district where there is a real high poverty level and a real high incarceration rate, then a lot of times you're going to get kids that have been raised in those environments,' Johnson said. 'So you're going to have a lot more challenges with that group than you would if every person had a four-wheel drive vehicle and a bass boat in their driveway and everybody has a good industrial job and is making a good living and providing for their families.' Johnson said schools should play a role in encouraging students to go to school, but when that doesn't work, threats of jail are needed. In Pontotoc County, just two truancy charges were filed against parents in 2023, according to data provided to The 74 by Johnson's office. That number jumped to 20 last year and, so far this year, there have already been eight. David Blatt, the director of research and strategic impact at the nonprofit Oklahoma Appleseed, questioned the accuracy of the data and said it could be an undercount. He said he attended a truancy court case in Ada last year where as many as 30 parents and students made appearances before a judge that lasted just 60 to 90 seconds each. In a report last year, Blatt found that truancy laws were enforced inconsistently across the state and urged policymakers to adopt interventions and supports for families to address chronic absenteeism rather than criminalize them. Blatt backs the legislation to remove chronic absenteeism as a school accountability measure, acknowledging that certain attendance barriers are outside of educators' direct control. But he said Johnson's characterization of the problem is 'rather harsh and one-sided.' Rather than being apathetic toward their children's education, he said many parents struggle with work responsibilities and transportation while children wrestle with in-school factors that can discourage attendance, such as persistent bullying. 'There may be cases where being called before a judge will help convince them of the seriousness of things, but for other cases, it's just going to compound their problems,' Blatt said. 'Adding court appearances and fees and fines doesn't solve their problems. It just adds to them.' Yet for Johnson, the issue stems from a lack of repercussions. By enforcing truancy cases, he said schools have 'a little bit of a weapon' against parents whose children are missing school and can threaten them with jail time. Most of the time, he said, threats alone improve student attendance and in many cases the charges wind up getting dismissed. In fewer than a dozen instances, he said, his truancy crackdown has led to parents serving time behind bars. 'Generally, they'll go in for about four hours,' Johnson said. 'We'll give them the taste of it.' This story was produced by The 74 and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
Sharjah 24
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
AHRFT concludes with Municipality team crowned champions
Closing Ceremony Attendance The final ceremony was attended by His Excellency Humaid Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Club's Board of Directors, board members, Mubarak Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriyah Municipality, Humaid Saif Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Al Hamriyah Municipal Council, Saif Obaid Bufair, Chairman of the Al Hamriyah Suburb Council, and his deputy Humaid bin Khalaf. They honoured the participating teams, individual award winners, and match officials in front of a large crowd. Expanded Participation Applauded His Excellency Humaid Al Shamsi stated that the tournament was a great success, particularly as this year's edition introduced several changes, most notably opening participation to government departments and the local community, unlike previous editions that were limited to club members. Community Engagement Emphasised The Chairman emphasised that the tournament aimed to foster stronger ties with the local community and encourage their involvement in the club's events and activities, aligning with the UAE's designation of 2025 as the 'Year of the Community.'
Chicago Tribune
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
International Women's Day protests demand equal rights and an end to discrimination, sexual violence
ISTANBUL — Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa, South America and elsewhere to mark International Women's Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence. On the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey's biggest city, a rally in Kadikoy saw members of dozens of women's groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared 2025 the Year of the Family. Protesters pushed back against the idea of women's role being confined to marriage and motherhood, carrying banners reading 'Family will not bind us to life' and 'We will not be sacrificed to the family.' Critics have accused the government of overseeing restrictions on women's rights and not doing enough to tackle violence against women. Erdogan in 2021 withdrew Turkey from a European treaty, dubbed the Istanbul Convention, that protects women from domestic violence. Turkish rights group We Will Stop Femicides Platform says that 394 women were killed by men in 2024. 'There is bullying at work, pressure from husbands and fathers at home and pressure from patriarchal society. We demand that this pressure be reduced even further,' Yaz Gulgun, 52, said. Women across Europe and Africa march against discrimination In many other European countries, women also protested against violence, for better access to gender-specific health care, equal pay and other issues in which they don't get the same treatment as men. In Poland, activists opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can go to have abortions with pills, either alone or with other women. Opening the center on International Women's Day across from the legislature was a symbolic challenge to authorities in the traditionally Roman Catholic nation, which has one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws. From Athens to Madrid, Paris, Munich, Zurich and Belgrade and in many more cities across the continent, women marched to demand an end to treatment as second-class citizens in society, politics, family and at work. In Madrid, protesters held up big hand-drawn pictures depicting Gisele Pélicot, the woman who was drugged by her now ex-husband in France over the course of a decade so that she could be raped by dozens of men while unconscious. Pélicot has become a symbol for women all over Europe in the fight against sexual violence. In Nigeria's capital, Lagos, thousands of women gathered at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, dancing and signing and celebrating their womanhood. Many were dressed in purple — the traditional color of the women's liberation movement. In Russia, the women's day celebrations had a more official tone, with honor guard soldiers presenting yellow tulips to girls and women during a celebration in St. Petersburg. German president warns of backlash against progress already made In Berlin, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for stronger efforts to achieve equality and warned against tendencies to roll back progress already made. 'Globally, we are seeing populist parties trying to create the impression that equality is something like a fixed idea of progressive forces,' he said. He gave an example of 'large tech companies that have long prided themselves on their modernity and are now, at the behest of a new American administration, setting up diversity programs and raving about a new 'masculine energy' in companies and society.' Marchers in South America denounce femicides In South America, some of the marches were organized by groups protesting the killings of women known as femicides. Hundreds of women in Ecuador marched through the streets of Quito to steady drumbeats and held signs that opposed violence and the 'patriarchal system.' 'Justice for our daughters!' some demonstrators yelled in support of women slain in recent years. In Bolivia, thousands of women began marching late Friday, with some scrawling graffiti on the walls of courthouses demanding that their rights be respected and denouncing impunity in femicides, with less than half of those cases reaching a sentencing. Originally Published: March 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM CST
The Hill
08-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Protesters on International Women's Day demand equal rights, end to discrimination, sexual violence
ISTANBUL (AP) — Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women's Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence. On the Asian side of Turkey's biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadikoy saw members of dozens of women's groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared 2025 the Year of the Family. Protestors pushed back against the idea of women's role being confined to marriage and motherhood, carrying banners reading 'Family will not bind us to life' and 'We will not be sacrificed to the family.' Critics have accused the government of overseeing restrictions on women's rights and not doing enough to tackle violence against women. Erdogan in 2021 withdrew Turkey from a European treaty, dubbed the Istanbul Convention, that protects women from domestic violence. Turkey's We Will Stop Femicides Platform says 394 women were killed by men in 2024. 'There is bullying at work, pressure from husbands and fathers at home and pressure from patriarchal society. We demand that this pressure be reduced even further,' Yaz Gulgun, 52, said. Women across Europe and Africa march against discrimination In many other European countries, women also protested against violence, for better access to gender-specific health care, equal pay and other issues in which they don't get the same treatment as men. In Poland, activists opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can go to have abortions with pills, either alone or with other women. Opening the center on International Women's Day across from the legislature was a symbolic challenge to authorities in the traditionally Roman Catholic nation, which has one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws. From Athens to Madrid, Paris, Munich, Zurich and Belgrade and in many more cities across the continent, women marched to demand an end to treatment as second-class citizens in society, politics, family and at work. In Madrid, protesters held up big hand-drawn pictures depicting Gisele Pélicot, the woman who was drugged by her now ex-husband in France over the course of a decade so that she could be raped by dozens of men while unconscious. Pélicot has become a symbol for women all over Europe in the fight against sexual violence. In the Nigerian capital of Lagos, thousands of women gathered at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, dancing and signing and celebrating their womanhood. Many were dressed in purple — the traditional color of the women's liberation movement. In Russia, the women's day celebrations had a more official tone, with honor guard soldiers presenting yellow tulips to girls and women during a celebration in St. Petersburg. Germany's president warns of backlash against progress already made In Berlin, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for stronger efforts to achieve equality and warned against tendencies to roll back progress already made. 'Globally, we are seeing populist parties trying to create the impression that equality is something like a fixed idea of progressive forces,' he said. He gave an example of ' large tech companies that have long prided themselves on their modernity and are now, at the behest of a new American administration, setting up diversity programs and raving about a new 'masculine energy' in companies and society.'
Emirates 24/7
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Hamdan bin Mohammed attends graduation ceremony at the Dubai Police Academy
His Highness honours outstanding cadets and wishes new cohorts success in serving the nation and community Event sees 32nd cohort of male cadets and 5th cohort of female cadets successfully completing their training His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, attended a graduation ceremony at the Dubai Police Academy held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The event witnessed the 32nd cohort of male cadets, comprising 62 students, and the 5th cohort of female cadets, consisting of 17 students, turning out in full regalia as they marked the official completion of their training programme at the academy's parade ground today. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council; His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Inc.; His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai; His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; and His Excellency Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior; along with several ministers, heads of government entities, military and police leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, and families of the graduates. Upon His Highness Sheikh Hamdan's arrival at the academy's grandstand, the national anthem was played, followed by an inspection of the graduating cadets. The ceremony officially began with a recitation from the Holy Quran. With His Highness Sheikh Hamdan in the audience, the graduates came up with a scintillating display of their capabilities as they marched by in crisp formation. The parade featured a stirring routine with the cadets forming a likeness of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, expressing their gratitude for his visionary leadership and relentless support for the nation's youth across all sectors. The tribute coincided with the announcement of 2025 as the 'Year of the Community' under the theme 'Hand in Hand,' reinforcing the leadership's vision for a cohesive and prosperous society. The graduates' military skills, high levels of physical fitness, and unwavering discipline were all on display during the parade. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, accompanied by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; and Brigadier Dr Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Jamal, Director of Dubai Police Academy, honoured the top-performing graduates. His Highness awarded the outstanding cadets medals of excellence, congratulating them on their achievements, and wishing them all success in serving the nation and community with distinction. Collective oath The ceremonial handover of the academy flag followed, with the 32nd cohort passing it on to the 33rd cohort. The occasion was marked by a solemn collective oath to uphold the values and honour of Dubai Police. Before the parade concluded, the graduates swore an oath of allegiance to the UAE and its President, pledging to uphold the constitution and laws of their homeland, and to safeguard its national security while remaining steadfast in their duty under all circumstances. Commemorative photographs A commemorative photo session followed with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan interacting with the graduates and members of the second edition of the Police Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL), the region's first specialised security diploma. The PIL programme aims to enhance the professional and practical capabilities of participants, updating their knowledge and skills in accordance with global security trends. The initiative reinforces the UAE's and Dubai's leadership's accent on providing security education and training of the highest international standards. Brigadier Dr Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Jamal, Director of Dubai Police Academy, delivered a speech highlighting the academy's continuous efforts, under the direct supervision of His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, to prepare a distinguished cadre of officers capable of addressing security challenges and safeguarding the UAE and allied nations. 'Today's graduates contribute to the UAE's remarkable journey of success, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, whose visionary leadership empowers Emiratis, recognising that the youth are the nation's true wealth,' he said. Inspiring leadership Brigadier Al Jamal added: 'At Dubai Police, we draw inspiration from the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who described His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as 'the brother and leader who has inspired generations and established an exceptional leadership model rooted in wisdom and dedication.' This year's ceremony sought to highlight this theme, harmoniously blending artistic expression with deep respect for our extraordinary leadership.' His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police and Chairman of the Academy's Board of Directors, extended his congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. HE Lt. Gen. Al Marri also congratulated the graduates and their families, commending their impressive graduation parade and their tribute to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 'The announcement of 2025 as the 'Year of the Community' reaffirms the leadership's commitment to social cohesion, preserving Emirati culture, and fostering unity – an essential foundation for a strong and resilient nation capable of overcoming challenges and achieving aspirations,' he said. Emphasising that the graduation event marks a significant milestone in the academy's history, he said that it helps solidifies its reputation as a leading institution in police and security training. 'This new cohort of graduates represents a valuable addition to Dubai Police and will play a crucial role in strengthening national security efforts. Their responsibility is greater than ever before, as they are entrusted with safeguarding the nation's stability and prosperity,' he added. HE Al Marri also expressed his gratitude to the academy's faculty members for their unwavering dedication to providing a world-class educational and training environment, and to the graduates' families for their continuous support throughout their educational journey. Accreditation boost In another notable achievement reflecting its commitment to academic excellence, the Dubai Police Academy has received accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation for three Bachelors programmes, reaffirming the academy's exceptional standards of education. Brigadier Abdulaziz Mohammed Amin, Director of Cadet Affairs, emphasised the importance of field training in preparing cadets to use their expertise in real-life security scenarios. 'Practical training enhances a graduate's ability to handle real-world situations, operate firearms effectively, and adapt to challenging environments while maintaining peak physical fitness. This year, we introduced an award for the top graduate in physical training to motivate cadets and emphasise the importance of fitness in policing. Field training is a fundamental requirement for graduation, as it reflects a cadet's skill level and competence in meeting Dubai Police's operational needs,' he said. Brigadier Badran Al Shamsi, Acting Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Academics and Training, congratulated the graduates, noting that their achievement resulted from the combined and sustained efforts of all stakeholders. 'Dubai Police Academy celebrates the graduation of outstanding cadets every year, providing the local and Arab communities with highly skilled officers who possess exceptional knowledge, discipline, and tactical expertise to serve their nations professionally and efficiently,' he said. Global acclaim Brig. Al Shamsi highlighted the academy's achievements, particularly the Police Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL), which has trained security specialists and officers from across the world. 'This year's PIL programme includes 54 participants from 39 countries, delivered in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology. The programme develops strategic leadership skills, promotes security innovation, and prepares officers to tackle modern security challenges while reinforcing Dubai Police's global leadership in law enforcement training,' he said. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
