Dearborn Heights First in U.S. With Arabic on Police Patch

The Dearborn Heights Police Department is unveiling a new officer-designed police patch that will be the first one in the country to feature Arabic.

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The patch includes the Michigan seal in the center with the words ‘Dearborn Heights Police’ written in both English and Arabic.

According to police, the patch was created by Officer Ermily Murdoc, who designed it to reflect and honor the diversity of our community.

Dearborn Heights’ Middle Eastern or North African population was 39% as of 2023. Neighboring Dearborn has a population of roughly 55%.

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