NYPD Muslim Officers Society

1 week ago

Congratulations to our members on their well-earned promotions. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to service continue to make us proud every day.

Special congratulations to Deputy Inspector Mohamed Eltony and Captain Shumon Syed on this outstanding achievement. Your leadership and service are an inspiration to us all. ... See MoreSee Less

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NYPD Muslim Officers Society

4 weeks ago

The NYPD Muslim Officers Society successfully hosted its Annual General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. We sincerely thank all our members for their continued support, commitment, and active participation. We also extend our deep appreciation to our community leaders and interfaith partners for their unwavering support and solidarity.
As an organization, we remain steadfast in advocating for our members and in countering all forms of misinformation directed at our faith. We will continue to speak with clarity, integrity, and truth to set the record straight whenever false narratives arise.
These are your police officers, men and women who proudly serve, who put their lives on the line every day to protect you, your families, and the values and way of life that define our great city and nation.
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NYPD Muslim Officers Society

1 month ago

Greetings,
I am writing in my capacity as President of the NYPD Muslim Officers Society to formally address and correct misinformation published on social media platforms regarding an alleged request by Muslim police officers for exemption from saluting the flag of the United States of America.
To be absolutely clear, no Muslim officer of the New York City Police Department has ever requested an exemption from saluting the American flag. This claim is entirely false, misleading, and without any factual basis.
Furthermore, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freely practice their religion. In accordance with these constitutional protections, female police officers of the Islamic faith are permitted to observe their religious practices while fully upholding their sworn oath to protect and serve all communities within New York City and throughout our nation. The wearing of the hijab is a religious choice made by Muslim female officers in full compliance with both the United States Constitution and New York City Police Department policies. Bigotry and ignorance have no place in our society; especially when directed at those who serve honorably in uniform.
The dissemination of inaccurate and inflammatory information undermines the integrity, professionalism, and service of our members, while also fueling misunderstanding and hostility toward Muslims who proudly serve this country. I respectfully urge you to exercise accuracy, responsibility, and due diligence in your reporting, and to refrain from promoting false narratives that foster division or hatred.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Waheed Akhter
President
NYPD Muslim Officers Society
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NYPD Muslim Officers Society

2 months ago

Happy Holidays to everyone and stay safe. ... See MoreSee Less