IACP UAEAbuDhabiSelectionCriteria
IACP UAEAbuDhabiSelectionCriteria
IACP UAEAbuDhabiSelectionCriteria
In partnership with the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior (UAE MOI) and the IACP’s
World Regional Office of the Middle East and North Africa, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, IACP is accepting
applications for the IACP-UAE Abu Dhabi Academy Exchange program. Through the program, a
select number of U.S., Canadian and International delegates will be enrolled for an
approximately 5-month basic academy program at the Abu Dhabi Police College in Abu Dhabi,
UAE.
The Abu Dhabi Police College requires entry-level Emirati cadets to complete a full bachelor’s
degree program while enrolled and takes several years to complete. The exchange program is a
condensed version of the full academy program. The program will be conducted from October
2023 through February 2024, exact dates to be determined, and will culminate with a
graduation ceremony for which your chief or another representative from your agency will be
invited to attend. As with most police college programs, the candidates can expect physical
fitness, marching, practical exercises, academic studies etc.
Application Requirements:
• Written narrative of 250-500 words on why you should be selected for the program
• Resume or C/V
• List of prior trainings, certifications, and/or awards
• Letter of recommendation from your immediate supervisor
• Letter of recommendation from your chief of police/police commissioner
• One roundtrip flight to and from the UAE with travel to the UAE anticipated in October
2023 and return travel anticipated in February 2024.
• Single occupancy lodging at the Abu Dhabi Police College
• Daily meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays and weekends
• Group transportation to and from the Abu Dhabi Police College
• Medical insurance with healthcare coverage in the UAE
• Academy supplies - bags, ID cards, uniforms, graduation materials, and local SIM cards
• Monthly stipends of 6,000 AED (approximately $1,630.87 USD)
*All dates will be finalized and determined prior to the departure of the candidate, with
minimum variation to the tentative dates provided above.
Academy Curriculum: