Law Enforcement

How My Arab American Upbringing Prepared Me for Policing

October 9, 2024

By Arwa Almasaari

By: Sarah Shendy / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Officer Sarah Shendy, shares how growing up in an Arab American home shaped her approach to policing. After joining the police academy, she quickly realized her passion for supporting the community. Grounded in the values of her upbringing, Officer Shendy leads with heart—relying … Continued

Some Muslims Rethink Close Ties to Law Enforcement

May 4, 2009

By Arab America

Mohammad Qatanani’s mosque was full of FBI agents the night before he was to find out if he would be deported. But even though the federal government was trying to link Qatanani to foreign extremists, the agents weren’t there to keep an eye on him. They wanted to show their support for a Muslim leader … Continued

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