Here we go. Dearborn Heights Police Department Unveils Police Patch with Arabic Writing
Dearborn Heights Police unveiled a new optional shield that has both English and Arabic script reading the name of the police department.
The Dearborn Heights Police Department has made history by becoming the first in the United States to introduce a police patch featuring Arabic writing.
Designed by Officer Emily Murdoc, the new patch honors the city’s cultural diversity, particularly its large Arab American population. The optional patch includes the Michigan state seal, with “Dearborn Heights Police” written in both English and Arabic.
The Dearborn Heights Police Dept. has revealed the nation’s first-ever officer uniform patch featuring Arabic script.
Its designer is a woman named Emily Murdoch. pic.twitter.com/M5zdcHJCBT
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“The Dearborn Heights Police Department is proud to share a new patch that our officers may wear as part of their uniform,” the department shared in a Facebook post. “Officer Emily Murdoc created this design to reflect and honor the diversity of our community — especially the many residents of Arabic descent who call Dearborn Heights home.”
The department emphasized that the patch symbolizes unity, respect, and a shared commitment to service. “We are proud of Officer Murdoc’s creativity and dedication in helping our department better represent the people we serve,” the statement continued.
Fox 2 Detroit confirmed the patch is now available for officers to wear voluntarily.
As of 2023, nearly 39% of Dearborn Heights’ population is of Middle Eastern or North African descent. In neighboring Dearborn, that number is approximately 55%.
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