Tag: Muslim Officers

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Muslim Officer Suing California Department Alleging Racism and Harassment

An officer with the San Jose (CA) Police Department is suing the agency for alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation based upon his race, national origin and religion.

September 25, 2018

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Video: Muslim NYPD Officer Target of Off-Duty Hate Crime

Police say the officer was wearing her hijab during the altercation, and did not identify herself as an officer to the suspect. She was also not carrying a firearm.

December 5, 2016

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Muslim NYPD Officer Target of Off-Duty Hate Crime

Police say the officer was wearing her hijab during the altercation, and did not identify herself as an officer to the suspect. She was also not carrying a firearm. More Here.

December 5, 2016

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Muslim Officer Reinstated Over NYPD 'No-Beard Policy'

The New York Police Department reinstated a Muslim police officer who was suspended for not shaving his beard. The department also agreed to review its no-beard policy.

July 5, 2016

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Fired Muslim Tennessee Trooper Seeks Damages

A Sunni Muslim state trooper who convinced a judge he was fired for his faith now wants the Tennessee Department of Safety to pay a financial price for its discrimination.

July 13, 2015

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Muslim Woman Receives Other Offers After Quitting Ohio Police Academy Over Hijab Policy

If the Columbus (Ohio) Police Division doesn't change its policy banning head scarves for female Muslim officers, Ismahan Isse might have a couple of options outside Ohio.

May 7, 2015

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St. Paul PD Hires First Female Officer of Somali Descent

On Saturday morning, Kadra Mohamed was recognized as the first Somali-American woman to join the St. Paul Police Department, a move made possible by the department's announcement that it has approved an option for employees to wear a police-issued hijab.

March 3, 2014