The UAE Government recognises that nation's security is a collective responsibility and that individuals can potentially help in realising security and preventing crimes. Therefore, it introduced some security services and  channels that enable people to communicate and report any suspicious or harmful incidents directly to the authorities. Some of them are:

• Call 999 to report crimes and emergencies while anywhere in the UAE

• Aman electronic system

The Aman electronic system in Abu Dhabi enables individuals to raise security concerns they encounter. The information is used to assist the security agencies in preventing specifically planned crimes and locating criminals.

• Al Ameen service from Dubai Police

The Al Ameen service enables people to contact the police with complete confidentiality, round the clock, about any problems or concerns they may have. The service studies each of the cases brought in. Some of the issues that were reported are:

• the presence of blacksmith shops that sell knives to teenagers
• the receipt of fraudulent text messages by mobile phone users.

• Al Najeed Service from Sharjah Police

Sharjah Police introduced the Najeed service. Through this service, you can report information and tip-offs about crimes or any other threats posing danger to the stability of society.

• My security is my neighbour's security

My security is my neighbour's security is a programme for the residents of villas and houses in Sharjah under which residents are encouraged to report any suspicious movement or activity in their neighbourhood and prevent crime.