NSW Police Force invests Muslim sheik into its ranks

[Uncle88]

Muslim sheik Ahmed Abdo at his investiture as a NSW police chaplain yesterday, with father Nasry
and mother Maha. Picture: Renee Nowytarger Source: News Corp Australia   

THE NSW Police Force has welcomed a Muslim sheik into its ranks in what Islamic leaders say is a significant step forward for community relations. Commissioner Andrew Scipione, together with the Grand Mufti of Australia, Ibrahim Abu Mohammed, attended a cere*mony yesterday that marked the investiture of Ahmed Abdo, who fills a chaplaincy role that has been vacant since 2011.

Sheik Abdo, 34, yesterday said he was thrilled to fill a role considered crucial in helping police officers deal with the most challenging aspects of their work.

"This is a remarkable day that not only symbolises but actualises the beliefs, principles and morals that I hold dear in my life," Sheik Abdo told The Australian. "This is now giving back what I have received in help, assistance and support from the police force back when I was in high school."

Sheik Abdo, a university business degree graduate who received his religious studies in Andalusia, southern Spain, and in Yemen, said his interest in serving in the police force was sparked when, as a teenager growing up in southwest Sydney, he was subject to relentless bullying.

"I was being bullied and discriminated against, and I was *afforded the opportunity to visit the local police station," he said."The officer there comforted and assisted me and ensured that violence would not continue against me. Here I am 20 years later, here to honour and give back what was given to me."

Dr Abu Mohammed said the investiture was important not only for Muslim police officers but for the wider community."I think it's a great day for our community and the whole Australian people," he said. "We are a part of the Australian community, we share in everything, we respect the law and Australian values.

"Sheik Ahmed is a very good speaker, a good role model and a very good family man." Sheik Abdo succeeds Sheik Khalil Chami, who died in 2011. In his role within the chaplaincy, Sheik Abdo will assist Muslim sworn and non-sworn police officers dealing with critical and traumatic events.

He will also be on hand to provide counselling for officers dealing with personal and moral problems relating to work, marriage, relationships and family, as well as assisting in marriage celebrations and other religious ceremonies when required.

Mr Scipione said Sheik Abdo's investiture cemented the strength of the police force as a multi-faith, multicultural organisation. "I wholeheartedly welcome Sheik Abdo to the family of the NSW Police Force," he said. "I am sure that he will make a substantial contribution to those who call upon his wisdom and guidance."

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[Br.IanVonTurpie]

Seems they have a few Muslim cops in NSW. That clown is there to replace
" Sheik Abdo succeeds Sheik Khalil Chami, who died in 2011.".

The problem with the Muslims in NSW is so large the only way the cops can get ontop of it all is by recruiting people who know their language and getting their own people to deal with the thugs because they don't respect anyone else. A very nasty, hot headed and gang minded community the Lebs are.

[Rev.Cambeul]

As Creators, we give White coppers the benefit of the doubt, but we make no bones about it: No Muslim, Jewish, Aboriginal, Indian or any other uniformed non-White has any authority whatsoever over Creators. Non-White police are hired specifically to deal with the criminal element of their own racial, cultural and religious creed and have absolutely no authority over White people. We Creators are not criminal by nature, but we will not allow ourselves to become the sacrificial victims of non-White primitive tribal supremacists abusing their power. We will resist.

@Cailen.