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Edmonton Police Working on Hijab Option for Uniform

Officers in Edmonton, Canada, have been working closely with various Muslim communities regarding introducing the woman's Muslim head covering known as a hijab as an optional part of the agency's uniform.

November 27, 2013

A new uniform piece could 'open doors' for women of other cultures looking to begin a career with the Edmonton Police Service in Canada, reports the Edmonton Sun .

At an Edmonton Police Commission meeting Thursday it was revealed that EPS is working on introducing a hijab option to the uniform.

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Natasha Goudar with the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Unit said the conversation started when a recruiter was asked if EPS would "ever even consider allowing someone to wear a hijab."

Goudar says officers have been working closely with various Muslim communities, talking to Imams about cultural implications and requirements.