September 11 Digital Archive

Muslims in law enforcement form new group

Title

Muslims in law enforcement form new group

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born-digital

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article

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yes

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no

Date Entered

2002-05-08

VTMBH Article: Edition

20

VTMBH Article: Article Order

3

VTMBH Article: Title

Muslims in law enforcement form new group

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VTMBH Article: Publication

Mirror International

VTMBH Article: Original Language

English

VTMBH Article: Translator

VTMBH Article: Section

briefs

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VTMBH Article: Body

A group of Muslim police and corrections officer in New York has formed a group to improve relations between the community and police as the country continues to confront the impact of the terrorist attacks more of the terrorist attacks more than six months ago. Its founders want the group, the American Muslim Law Enforcement Officers Association, believed to be the first such national organization, to serve the double purpose of the improving police effectiveness and reassuring the Muslim community.

We are a communication bridge, said Officer Adil Almontaser, 27, a Yemeni-American who grew up in Brooklyn and joined the New York Police Department five years ago. We wanted to show the community [that] we are here. We want them to realize it and feel proud. They dont have to feel afraid or feel intimidated.

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1

VTMBH Article: Date

2002-05-08

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VTMBH Article: Article File

v20_b3.pdf

VTMBH Article: Hit Count

109

Citation

“Muslims in law enforcement form new group,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed November 12, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/1500.