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Dearborn Heights First in U.S. with Arabic on Police Patch

The optional patch, designed by Officer Emily Murdoc, honors Dearborn Heights' nearly 39% Middle Eastern and North African residents and aims to foster community unity and respect.

  • Dearborn Heights proposed a police officer patch featuring English and Arabic, reflecting its diverse population, but reversed the decision after backlash from conservatives.
  • Mayor Bill Bazzi clarified that the patch was only a design mock-up idea and not an official proposal.
  • The police department emphasized that the patch was an idea stemming from internal discussions, reflecting ongoing commitment to inclusivity.
  • Conservative figures, including Laura Loomer and Randy Fine, condemned the patch, making anti-Muslim remarks about it.
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Where Muslim immigrants represent the majority, not only the street image changes, but also the symbolism of the state institutions. In Michigan, a new police badge with Arabic script shows where the journey is going. The creeping Islamization is progressing. Imagine: An American police uniform suddenly wears Arabic characters. In Dearborn Heights, the police show where it leads when immigration gradually pushes the majority society away. Under …

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WJBK broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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