Manama: Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, Chief of Public Security and Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Royal Academy of Police (RAP), presided over the 77th meeting of the council, attended by Major General Fawaz Al Hassan, RAP Commander.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Lt. Gen. Al Hassan praised the support from General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the RAP Board of Trustees, for the council's efforts in advancing the educational and training processes. He emphasized this support as part of the ministry's strategy to improve the security system by investing in human resources, a fundamental component of comprehensive security.
He highlighted ongoing developments at the Institute of Security Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence Applications at RAP, which are aligned with the Interior Minister's directives to transition into a "smart police" force. This initiative focuses on adopting artificial intelligence applications and developing mechanisms for analyzing big data to enhance security decision-making and performance across various sectors, in line with the ministry's vision of technological advancement.
Lt. Gen. Al Hassan noted the Scientific Council's role as a central platform for setting educational policies and academic plans that align with scientific developments. He commended the academy's contribution to training security personnel to the highest scientific and practical standards and expressed aspirations to launch doctoral programs to elevate the academy's educational standing.
The meeting reviewed achievements from the first half of 2025, including enhancements in academic and training programs, institutional development, and language skills improvement at the Language Centre. Discussions also focused on upgrading the Police Training Institute to qualify police personnel and create an integrated professional training path, empowering non-commissioned officers and other ranks through comprehensive academic and training opportunities.
Plans for implementing a professional diploma program were also discussed, aimed at aligning qualifications and skills with modern security work requirements. The council assessed efforts to update electronic educational methods and tackle practical challenges through structured educational and training programs.
Lt. Gen. Al Hassan emphasized the importance of workshops, conferences, and scientific lectures in partnership with local and international entities to expand knowledge and exchange expertise, supporting the Interior Ministry's aim to enhance education and training systems for improved security readiness and police performance.
He expressed gratitude to Major General Al Hassan and the academy's teams for their dedication to developing the academy and implementing the ministry's directives, ensuring that the Royal Academy of Police remains a leading educational and security institution committed to scientific and technological advancements.