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Police adopt uniform hijab
OP - February 03, 2009, 12:59 PM

Check this out.

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Police-adopt-uniform-hijab/article-660197-detail/article.html

On reading this I couldn't help but be taken back to my school boy days.

I just can't imagine anyone taking them seriously.

The whole thing just makes me cringe.
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Reply #1 - February 03, 2009, 01:12 PM

I think it's quite cool It's nice to see more tolerance of others beliefs.

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Reply #2 - February 03, 2009, 01:16 PM

Quote from: PeruvianSkies on February 03, 2009, 01:12 PM
I think it's quite cool It's nice to see more tolerance of others beliefs.

Tolerance I like.

But honestly...How can you take them seriously?

They look like extras in a bad ninja movie.

Might just be the photo though.

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Reply #3 - February 03, 2009, 01:19 PM

I think it's good that muslim women (if their husbands and fathers allow it or they are western enough to not care if their husbands approve or fathers approve) can now join the police force without worrying they can't wear the hijab.

However it's a joke, they have to wear trousers for running which means the hijab laws are not being followed properly.

Plus I also believe they won't be taken seriously, let alone if they turn up to a domestic violence incidence between a muslim man and his wife.

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Reply #4 - February 03, 2009, 01:24 PM

I saw this a long time ago and I do find it quite encouraging that the Police are making the effort to encourage Muslim women to join.

Regardless of what one thinks of the Hijab, encouraging Muslim women into the police and the workforce in general and allowing them to see beyond the stereotypes Muslims have of the police etc... will actually help bring about the freedom and liberalization of Muslims.

The fanatics know this very well, which is why they are so opposed to this.

I remember posting these pictures (they have been around for a few years now) on ummah.com and all the traditionalists poured scorn and hate on these women.

I know and they know very well why they did that. Because they know that encouraging Muslims out of this 'them v us' mentality will destroy their hard-line traditionalist mindset. (they would say will destroy Islam - but I'd rather say it will help liberalize it)
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Reply #5 - February 03, 2009, 01:30 PM

Quote from: Hassan on February 03, 2009, 01:24 PM
I saw this a long time ago and I do find it quite encouraging that the Police are making the effort to encourage Muslim women to join.

Regardless of what one thinks of the Hijab, encouraging Muslim women into the police and the workforce in general and allowing them to see beyond the stereotypes Muslims have of the police etc... will actually help bring about the freedom and liberalization of Muslims.

The fanatics know this very well, which is why they are so opposed to this.

I remember posting these pictures (they have been around for a few years now) on ummah.com and all the traditionalists poured scorn and hate on these women.

I know and they know very well why they did that. Because they know that encouraging Muslims out of this 'them v us' mentality will destroy their hard-line traditionalist mindset. (they would say will destroy Islam - but I'd rather say it will help liberalize it)

At least have POLICE printed in block letters on the front and back to give them a more concrete way to be identified.

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Reply #6 - February 03, 2009, 01:36 PM

Quote from: Hassan on February 03, 2009, 01:24 PM
I saw this a long time ago and I do find it quite encouraging that the Police are making the effort to encourage Muslim women to join.

Regardless of what one thinks of the Hijab, encouraging Muslim women into the police and the workforce in general and allowing them to see beyond the stereotypes Muslims have of the police etc... will actually help bring about the freedom and liberalization of Muslims.

The fanatics know this very well, which is why they are so opposed to this.

I remember posting these pictures (they have been around for a few years now) on ummah.com and all the traditionalists poured scorn and hate on these women.

I know and they know very well why they did that. Because they know that encouraging Muslims out of this 'them v us' mentality will destroy their hard-line traditionalist mindset. (they would say will destroy Islam - but I'd rather say it will help liberalize it)

Agree with this. It's the only way to allow muslim women to move forward. Muslims have to know the West isn't against them.

I have no problem with taking them seriously however I know others will. However there is only one way to get rid of these prejudices and that is by making them more public and acceptable.

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Reply #7 - February 03, 2009, 01:50 PM

They look more like nuns - no skinhead will ever take them seriously!

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Reply #8 - February 03, 2009, 04:19 PM

Though they will probably only be used as Muslim women liaison officers in abuse/rape cases or when they need to interview Muslim women.
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Reply #9 - February 03, 2009, 05:06 PM

Quote from: Hassan on February 03, 2009, 04:19 PM
Though they will probably only be used as Muslim women liaison officers in abuse/rape cases or when they need to interview Muslim women.

That's true, however they will still need to do 2 years on the beat (unless this has changed recently).

However I still think the best police outfit belongs to the sikhs. The replacement for a black bobby's helmet - a black turban with a silver badge pinned to its centre.

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Reply #10 - February 03, 2009, 07:37 PM

Quote from: IsLame on February 03, 2009, 01:50 PM
They look more like nuns - no skinhead will ever take them seriously!

I guess that that kind of goes with the fact that the hijabs are made of flame-retardant matls.

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