Effective Interaction with the Muslim and Middle Eastern Population: Considerations for Community Partnership, Recruitment, Officer Safety, and Homeland Security

Instructor, director, and law enforcement officer Sarah Shendy facilitates this class addressing the most common myths and misconceptions about the Muslim and Middle Eastern community. The dialog includes clarifying often misunderstood information about the Islamic religion and the Middle Eastern culture. The class covers the five pillars, various communication strategies, gender roles and expectations, the hijab, and other topics relating to the functions, effectiveness, and safety of law enforcement officers. The class also includes sections on communication and preferred interaction, navigating language barriers, and tips to successfully investigate and prosecute criminal cases. Topics such as recruitment, police legitimacy, and homeland security matters are addressed.