MEPLEX opens vital showcase and forum in global fight against crime

Held under the patronage of H.H.General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Defence Minister and Head of Dubai Police and Security, the event is organised by event management and marketing specialists Streamline Marketing,

Officially inaugurated this morning by the General Leader of Dubai Police, Lt General Mr Dahi Khalfan, MEPLEX is a major regional showcase and forum for the new tactics and technology being employed in the global fight against crime.

Combining live displays and demonstrations, an exhibition, and a conference, it is allowing regional security agencies and police forces to exchange information with experts on security issues, examine the latest equipment and services, watch them being demonstrated, and then test them during workshops with suppliers.

Each of the main elements were highlighted in quick succession during this morning's official opening schedule which began with a series of live demonstrations and displays of close protection, crowd control, special weapon and tactics (SWAT) responses, and advanced driving techniques.

These are being staged by elite Dubai Police teams for senior representatives of police forces and law enforcement agencies from across the Middle East. Among the official delegations attending the MEPLEX event are those representing the police forces of Bahrain, Oman, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Dubai, as well as Ministry of Interior officials from Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE.

Following the first series of live demonstrations, the official opening party moved on to inaugurate the exhibition, which is designed to provide international law enforcement suppliers with a unique platform to showcase their products and technological capabilities to the region's police forces and security agencies.

The exhibitor line-up includes manufacturers of body armour, ballistics, communications and crowd control equipment, cyber terrorism control, emergency reaction services, forensics, intelligence technology and police equipment. Also on show are the latest drugs and explosives detection equipment, counter-surveillance and radio detection, electronic facial identification programmes, handcuffs, thermal observation and protective footwear for specialist operations.

The final part of today's official opening schedule saw the inauguration of the conference, "Victims of Crime", which is organised by Dubai Police Academy and will look at how crime claims victims, analyse the victims' right to compensation and the legal process involved, examine security measures to prevent crime, and discuss the social and psychological effects of crime and how psychotherapy can help victims.

"In recent years, world events and trends have made public safety and security a top priority for Interior Ministries, police departments and law enforcement agencies of the Middle East," said Nick Webb director of Streamline Marketing.

"The majority of these security authorities have significant resources to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, and MEPLEX creates exceptional opportunities for suppliers of equipment and services to the law enforcement sector."

Among the huge range of products certain to command the attention of senior Middle East police officers and security agencies assembled at MEPLEX will be the latest additions to BMW's range of armoured cars, as well as DAHAB's Lenco armoured response vehicles, which are vital tools for defending national security and counter-terrorism and for combating riots.