Dearborn Heights First in U.S. with Arabic on Police Patch
The optional patch, designed to honor community diversity, reflects Dearborn Heights' 39% Middle Eastern or North African population and symbolizes unity and respect, officials said.
- The Dearborn Heights Police Department unveiled America's first police uniform patch featuring Arabic script, designed by Officer Emily Murdoch to honor the city's diversity.
- The patch displays the Michigan seal with the words 'Dearborn Heights Police' in both English and Arabic, which is optional for officers to wear.
- Mayor Bill Bazzi later stated that the patch was not officially approved and required broader discussion and input from department stakeholders before being adopted.
- The initiative received mixed reactions, with some community praise and criticism from Representative Randy Fine, who opposed the use of Arabic script on the patch.
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