violation or major congestion to be sent to all key authorities within seconds. After an accident the vehicle details, description of the incident, vehicle history and photographs are uploaded and connected to the Abu Dhabi Municipality and Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. It is designed not only to allow for a faster processing of accident reports or fines it also allows for detailed data to be compiled over, for example, accident trouble spots or areas of traffic build up. This can be used by the authorities to investigate trouble spots and devise solutions. Department of Vehicles and Licensing Issues vehicle and driving licences. Department of Community Police Established in 2003 as a method to enhance the proactive role of the police and community in crime prevention. The community police are also active in social programs and local events as a means to strengthen relations with the public. Department of Social Support Centres Responsible for issue of domestic and household violence. Providing care and psychological support to the victims of violence and crimes against children, women and the elderly. Operations Department Responsible for planning and managing any security crisis or disaster, crisis management and emergency situations. Air Wing Section Manages and provides aerial search and rescue operations. Monitoring and tracking of other criminal activities. Security Inspection Department Police Dogs Section (K9). Carries out search, criminal investigation, anti-narcotics, identification parades, tracing and detection of weapons and explosives, private security business development (PSBD). Department of Weapons and Explosives Issues weapons and explosive licences and deals with all activities related to the licensing, usage, transportation, storage, detection and diffusion of explosives. Facial Recognition System The programme was established in 2007 after evaluation of 1560 samples from 30 individuals. It measures 300 reference points across the face. The UAE is the first country to match the system with criminal lists at border control points. Iris Technology The main study into the effectiveness of this technology is known as the UAE Study. In partnership with the University of Cambridge (UK) a pair comparison of 200 billion was conducted among a sample of 632,500 irises. No false matches were detected. The system is in place at all UAE entry and exit ports and works inconjunction with the immigration authorities. Happiness patrol Abu Dhabi police has a happiness patrol and is the only kind in the world. Virtual Global Taskforce In March 2010, the Ministry of Interior became a