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The Metropolitan division of Greater Manchester Police has launched an
innovative scheme to raise awareness and understanding of Islam and the
Muslim community.
Community Race Relations Officer Afzal Iqbal MBE, from Greater
Manchester Police, has devised an Islamic Awareness course for Police
Officers, PCSO's and Police Staff, with the help from local Mosques.
The Islamic Course is the first of its kind for Greater Manchester
Police and includes hot topics such as Jihad, Terrorism, Islamophobia,
Women in Islam and Forced Marriages and much more.
Afzal Iqbal will deliver the course with Mosque members Rabnawaz Akbar,
Naeem-Ur-Rahman (Iman, Makki Masjid*) and Yasmin Darr will cover Women's
Issues.
“This course is an im****tant step forward,” said Chief Superintendent
David Keller of the Manchester Metropolitan Division. “There are
multiple benefits for everyone involved. Police officers will gain a
better understanding of Islam and the concerns of local Muslims, as well
as an insight into the culture and traditions of the Muslim community ”.
The course is a pilot on the Metropolitan Division and already an extra
day has been planned because of the interest shown by Officers
Rabnawaz Akbar, committee member at Makki Masjid, Longsight said: “We
are pleased that this course has been set up as it gives us an
op****tunity to discuss im****tant issues and learn from each other."
The first course will be held from 9.30am to 4.00pm on Thursday 15 May
2008, with more on Thursday 22 and 29 May 2008.
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