Wednesday: 2 March 2011 :
on child interrogation and interviews
Abu Dhabi Police is developing a number of applications to ensure children protection in case of any assault against them. Such cases are professionally investigated so that perpetrators are brought to the court.
“The child should have a special protection, be granted all the opportunities and facilities needed for his proper physical, mental, spiritual and social growth in an atmosphere of freedom dignity”, he added.
He pointed out that the child needs to enjoy his own personally, needs love and understanding. He should be raised by his parents in an affectionate atmosphere.
“Accuracy” is very important element in investigation and trial procedures in cases related with children oppression, especially sexual abuse, because children could not reveal information and evidences. This requires a professional investigator.
According to Al Hosani, the Department was keen to benefit from the high skills and expertise. Therefore, it sent a group of officers to London last July to receive special training in children interviewing and interrogation. Highly experienced investigators in the Metropolitan Police had delivered these courses.
Other 14 trainees received specialized course, the second of its kind in obtaining the best evidences while conducting interviews and interrogation with sexually abused children. The course was delivered by two experts from Investigation Department (SCD5), London Metropolitan.
Participants were able to know the best methods to gather evidences from children and ways of conducting interviews, in addition to practical training.