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Dearborn Heights First in U.S. with Arabic on Police Patch
The optional patch, designed to honor the 39% Middle Eastern or North African population, symbolizes unity and respect amid mixed community reactions, police said.
- The Dearborn Heights Police Department in Michigan has introduced the first-ever police uniform patch displaying Arabic script, designed by Officer Emily Murdoch to honor community diversity.
- The optional patch displays the Michigan seal and the words 'Dearborn Heights Police' in both English and Arabic, reflecting the city's 39% Middle Eastern and North African population.
- Mayor Bill Bazzi stated that the patch was not officially presented and should have undergone further review before being announced.
- The introduction of the patch has received mixed reactions, with some community praise and criticism from far-right activists and officials.
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Idea for a Police Patch in Arabic and English Goes Down in Proverbial Flames
The mayor of Dearborn Heights, Bill Bozzi, withdrew the latest idea from the police department to have a patch in English and Arabic. “This patch was created by Officer Emily Murdoch, who designed it to reflect and honor the diversity of our community – especially the many residents of Arabic descent who call Dearborn Heights […] The post Idea for a Police Patch in Arabic and English Goes Down in Proverbial Flames appeared first on www.independe…
Dearborn Heights’ Arabic Police Patch Snafu Is A Badge Of Surrender
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Mayor Bill Bazzi announced Friday that the new Arabic police patch was not “official” — but didn’t rule out adopting such a badge of surrender in the future. A Facebook post from the police department posted earlier this week read: “The Dearborn Heights Police Department [DHPD] is proud to share a new […]
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