Ask person without uniform to present ID if they claim to be from police, MoI

Ask the person, who claims to be from the police, to present his ID if he is not in the uniform, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged. This is to prevent impersonation of a security personnel, which is a crime punishable by law."To face this crime, you have to ask the person who claims to be from the police while he is not in his uniform, to present his identity card that proves his relationship with the police,” Ft. Lt. Fahad Jassim al-Mansouri, Officer at the Technical Office of the Criminal Investigation Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation, said on Tuesday while addressing an awareness webinar on ‘Various Crimes and Methods of Prevention, the Services of the Al-Adeed Program and the Anti-Human Trafficking Section for the Public’. The webinar was organised by MoI’s Public Relations Department in association with the Criminal Investigation Department and the Preventive Security Department. "If he refuses to show his card to you, please disregard his request and report to the police on 999,” al-Mansouri said.He shared tips to secure the vehicles and personal belongings. "Don't leave the doors or windows of the vehicles open.Don't leave any valuables or sums of money inside the vehicles, while it is parked in a public place. Don't leave unoccupied vehicles running, even if it is for a short while, invites theft,” he said. "Keep personal belongings in closed suitcases or lockers. Buy valuables only before one or two days of departure for vacations and avoid storing valuables for a long period before the trip,” he added."While traveling on public transport such as the Karwa buses or metro, make sure to secure your belongings by placing them in a safe place. We also urge you to be careful not to withdraw a large amount from ATMs and to use cards instead of cash maximum. When going outside, please carry only the essential items. If you are exposed to theft or looting, report it to the police immediately on 999,” he explained."It is preferred to use electronic alternatives such as bank transfers or money exchanges, and if it is essential to withdraw cash itself, we recommend not to leave these amounts in the vehicle while it is parked somewhere unattended. For the safety of the amount withdrawn from the bank, after fund withdrawal, we urge you to head directly to the company's headquarters or the specified location to utilise the money, without stopping on the way to finish any other tasks,” he said while sharing precautionary measures while withdrawing funds from banks. He added that persons dealing with bank transactions should be at a high level of security sense.He urged to secure the houses, companies headquarters and residential complexes by ensuring that the doors and windows are closed well before leaving and selecting safe areas for the houses and parking of the vehicles."Providing a security guard for the buildings under construction is essential and reflects your concern for safety and security measures,” he said.He also urged the public to cooperate with the authorities to fight against begging by reporting to the Anti-Begging Section at Criminal Investigation Department on 2347444 or 33618627.