The competition, a gathering of police units from various nations, aims to showcase and elevate global law enforcement capabilities while fostering collaborative efforts.

The Rwandan Embassy in the United Arab Emirates officially announced Ambassador Mirenge’s welcome to the Rwandan police team on February 5, 2024.

During the meeting, he extended his best wishes, encouraging the team to display exemplary behavior and excel in the competition.

The ’UAE SWAT Challenge’ has been an annual event since its inception in 2019, drawing participants from over 70 countries and featuring more than 100 SWAT teams.

The ongoing edition, scheduled from February 3-7, 2024, includes challenging categories such as a rigorous obstacle course, testing physical strength, teamwork, wall climbing, and cross-country skills.

A notable category evaluates the police’s proficiency in breaching unopened doors or windows, showcasing their diverse skills in tactical entry. The competition emphasizes participants’ firearm handling under pressure, speed, and error avoidance. Additionally, officers demonstrate their capabilities in freeing prisoners and providing first aid during simulated battle scenarios.

The judging criteria encompass factors like experience, teamwork, time management, and minimizing errors within each category.

Rwanda, having previously participated in the UAE SWAT Challenge in 2023, is once again partaking in this esteemed event, illustrating the nation’s dedication to international cooperation and the continual enhancement of its law enforcement capabilities.

Amb. Mirenge has extended best wishes to Rwandan Police Team in UAE SWAT Challenge.

Ambassador John Mirenge has met with Rwandan Police Team participating in SWAT Challenge in Dubai.