Newark police change rules to allow Muslim officers to wear hijabs on duty
Updated Apr 30, 2021;
Female Muslim police officers will no longer be barred from wearing a hijab as part of their uniform, Newark officials announced Thursday.
“To be able to recognize people’s religion, how they practice it, and allow them to do that safely and appropriately on their work site, speaks volumes to where we’re going as a department,” Mayor Ras Baraka told reporters at a press conference announcing the policy change.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaks at a press conference in Newark announcing that officers of the muslim faith are welcome to add hijabs to their uniforms. Thursday, April 29, 2021.John Jones | For NJ Advance Media