"Ajloun National" and "Public Security" launch the University Awareness Week activities
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Deputizing for the North Region Commander, Brigadier General Mahmoud Al-Fayez, the Director of Ajloun Police, Brigadier General Tariq Al-Attiyat, sponsored the activities of the University Awareness Week organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate at the Izz ad-Din Usamah Auditorium, in the presence of the Acting University President Dr. Khaled Al-Momani, college deans, faculty and administrative staff members, and a crowd of students.
In his speech, Al-Attiyat emphasized the role played by universities in spreading awareness and building a generation capable of protecting the nation's resources and shaping its future, noting that the Public Security Directorate attaches great importance to the youth segment through awareness programs and activities aimed at immunizing them against contemporary risks and challenges, foremost among them the scourge of drugs, cybercrimes, rumors, and extremist ideology.
Dr. Al-Momani welcomed the attendees, appreciating the efforts of the Public Security Directorate in organizing this awareness event, and emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in raising the level of awareness among students, introducing them to the issues and challenges facing society, and strengthening their values of belonging and responsibility, pointing to the university’s keenness to support activities that contribute to building the student's personality in terms of knowledge, awareness, and behavior.
Major Issam Al-Khatatbeh, delegate of the Criminal Operations Department/Cybercrime, spoke about the most prominent risks associated with cybercrimes, ways to prevent them, and the importance of safe and responsible use of technology and social media.
Major Tariq Al-Omari from the Anti-Narcotics Department unit addressed the dangers of the drug scourge and its health, social, and security repercussions, reviewing the efforts made by the Public Security Directorate in the field of awareness, prevention, and combating this scourge.
The delegate of the Community Peace Center, Captain Ibrahim Zureiqat, spoke about the dangers of extremist ideology and societal violence, and the importance of spreading a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and acceptance of others, pointing to the role of the center, which was opened in 2015, in implementing programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening community peace and preventing extremist ideology.
First Lieutenant Salim Malkawi from the Cybercrime unit spoke about the most prominent methods of electronic fraud, blackmail, and impersonation, providing a set of guidelines for students on protecting their personal data and electronic accounts and dealing safely with the digital space.
The event, which was moderated by the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Issa Al-Somadi, included a group of awareness segments, interactive discussions, and answers to students' questions and inquiries about the topics raised, which contributes to raising their level of awareness and strengthening their responsibility towards their society and homeland.
This event comes within the framework of Ajloun National University's keenness to strengthen partnership with the Public Security Directorate, provide a safe and aware university environment, and consolidate a culture of responsibility and prevention among students.
