For more than 14 years, Captain Mohammed Alkaabi has brought alacrity and innovation to the Abu Dhabi Police Crime Scene Department.  

A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Cpt. Alkaabi became the first Abu Dhabi police officer to graduate with a concentration in crime scene investigation. Cpt. Alkaabi continued his studies at the Henry Lee Institute, where he became one of the first five officers in the UAE to become a certified crime scene trainer. After graduation, he was one of six officers selected for inclusion in the inaugural class of the Abu Dhabi Police Department’s novel Crime Scene Department.  

Throughout his career, Cpt. Alkaabi has been credited with significantly improving his department’s internal processes and advocating for the adoption of the latest technologies. In 2019, Cpt. Alkaabi was appointed head of a new Sketch and Measurements branch, where he introduced cutting-edge 3D scanning technology that revolutionized how crime scenes were documented and analyzed.  He was part of the team that led the Crime Scene Department to be awarded “Best Department” by the Abu Dhabi Police. Last year alone, Cpt. Alkaabi served as the crime scene lead for more than 60 major crimes.  

Cpt. Alkaabi’s expertise has attracted significant international attention, and he has presented findings from key cases to numerous international bodies, including the United Nations Security Council. 

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Cpt. Alkaabi is an accomplished athlete who has represented the Abu Dhabi Police in marathons and ironman competitions. 

”Knowing that what I do serves my country and community gives me the inner fire to be the best possible version of myself.”