REGIONAL NEWS
NEW HIJAB TRIALLED BY LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Leicestershire Police is trialling a new hijab for operational Muslim police officers. Designers at Massey University College in New Zealand have sent a sample to the force and it is currently being tested by a Leicestershire Police Student Officer Khadeejah Mansur. The garment has been designed to sit
comfortably with police issued headwear such as caps and radio ear-pieces and uses magnetic fastenings that can release easily if grabbed. DC Yassin Desai, Co-Chair of
Leicestershire’s Association of Muslim Police (AMP), said: “We have been looking for the right design and the right product for a number of years. We saw the New Zealand hijab and liked the look of it, so got in contact. We’ve built a good relationship and have been trialling it for several weeks.
“If everything goes well and the
necessary tests and approvals are met then we could be rolling this out in Leicestershire. I have also been talking to other forces in England and Wales and the Home Office about it being a national solution for emergency
Khadeejah Mansur
services and frontline staff.” She added: “It’s really important for our Muslim officers who wear the hijab. More importantly it will help attract other Muslim females to become police officers. It shows that Leicestershire Police is inclusive and accessible and recognises the need for religious headwear. It will also help to provide role models to the community to show them they too can follow a career in policing.”
Student Officer Khadeejah Mansur joined the force in October and is currently undergoing her initial training period and is trialling the product. She said: “Wearing the hijab had made me very comfortable and complements my uniform very well. Once fellow Muslim females see myself as a frontline hijab wearing officer, I hope it will inspire them to look at a career in policing as there are no restrictions or setbacks.”
New team at Humberside Birmingham 2022: officers’ views sought
Humberside Police Federation has a new leadership team. Lee Sims has been elected as Chair and Rob Grunner becomes Secretary. “I am looking forward to the challenges this new
role will bring,” says Lee, who became a workplace rep around three and a half years ago, “As we start to ease out of lockdown, this is a critical time for the Force and for officers. The Federation will continue to work with chief officers to ensure that officers’ views and concerns are heard as we adjust to the new normal.” A workplace representative for six years, Rob says he
has a passion for looking after colleagues. “I recognise the stresses and pressures they are under and I am prepared to challenge senior leaders to do the right thing by them.” Lee takes over from Pete Musgrave while Rob follows
in the footsteps of Helen Collier. Both Pete and Helen are leaving their Federation official roles on promotion to sergeant.
06 | POLICE | APRIL 2021
Officers considering volunteering for the mutual aid operation for next year’s Commonwealth Games are being asked to fill out a short survey. The Games take place in Birmingham from 28 July to 8 August 2022 and plans are underway to deliver a safe, secure and welcoming event.
Mutual aid will be a big part of the West Midlands Police
security operation, named internally as Operation Unity, and the Force wants to hear the views of officers who may be working at the Games next year. It has developed a national survey to help provide the best
experience for those working on the operation, which will be the largest in West Midlands Police’s history. Responses will remain completely anonymous but if you have any questions, please email
cwg2022@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk Complete the survey at:
https://bit.ly/2Q9g8TF
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