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Dearborn Heights Police Launch Controversial Bilingual Uniform Patch

9/5/2025

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The Dearborn Heights Police Department in Michigan launched an optional uniform patch featuring Arabic and English text.
Officer Emily Murdoch designed the patch to celebrate the area's diversity and Arabic-speaking residents.
It displays “Dearborn Heights Police” in both languages, symbolizing unity and respect.
Census data shows 39% of residents are of Middle Eastern or North African descent.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine criticized the patch, claiming it promotes sharia law, prompting the department to limit Facebook comments.

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The Dearborn Heights Police Department in Michigan launched an optional uniform patch featuring Arabic and English text.
Officer Emily Murdoch designed the patch to celebrate the area's diversity and Arabic-speaking residents.
It displays “Dearborn Heights Police” in both languages, symbolizing unity and respect.
Census data shows 39% of residents are of Middle Eastern or North African descent.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine criticized the patch, claiming it promotes sharia law, prompting the department to limit Facebook comments.