Abu Dhabi Police is the primary law enforcement agency in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, one of the United Arab Emirates. Overview Under the command of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Police is primarily responsible for enforcing criminal law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout the Emirate. Commanders of Abu Dhabi Police Major Gen. Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei (2019 till present) Major Gen. Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi (2016–2019) Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1995 – 2016) Brig. Thani Obeid Khamees Al Rumaithi (1991–1995) Major Gen. Hamad Saeed Ahmed Al Hassani (1975–1991) Colonel Mohammed Juma'a Mohammed Al Dhaheri (1974–1975) Major Gen. Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Nahyan (1961–1974) Sheikh Sultan bin Shakbut Al Nahyan (1957–1961) History Abu Dhabi Police has taken different designations over its history and been identified by the following six names: General Headquarters of Abu Dhabi Police (2004–present) General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police (1984–2004) General Directorate of Police (1977–1984) Local Ministry of Interior (Abu Dhabi Police) (1971–1977) Command of Police and Public Security (1967–1971) Department of Police and Public Security (1957–1966) Since the formation of the Abu Dhabi Police in 1957, the evolution of the police has occurred in four primary stages, as follows: Foundation stage 1957–1966 Abu Dhabi Police was formed in 1957 by the then ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Shakbut bin Al Nahyan. There were 80 police officers with tasks that included guarding royal locations, markets and banks. They were also required to monitor boats in the surrounding waters, as well as bring people before the ruler that wanted to voice concerns and have disputes addressed. By 1959 the number of police officers had grown to more than 150 and the Police Department was located north of Al-Hosn Palace in the centre of Abu Dhabi City. Building stage 1966–1979 The Building Stage of Abu Dhabi Police occurred following the accession of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918–2004). As the ruler of Abu Dhabi and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, a post he held for over 30 years (1971–2004), Sheikh Zayed gave considerable attention to the development of the Abu Dhabi Police. On 1 November 1971, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan issued an order to recognize the government apparatus through the establishment of various Ministries and the Council of Ministers in the emirate of