Police in Canada considering hijab option for its uniform

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http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/11/21/edmonton-police-working-on-hijab-option-for-uniform

A new uniform piece could ‘open doors’ for women of other cultures looking to begin a career with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) in Canada.

At an Edmonton Police Commission meeting Thursday it was revealed that EPS is working on introducing a hijab option to the uniform.

Natasha Goudar with the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Unit said the conversation started when a recruiter was asked if EPS would “ever even consider allowing someone to wear a hijab.”

Goudar says officers have been working closely with various Muslim communities, talking to Imams about cultural implications and requirements. So far news of the new uniform piece is having a positive impact on young women in Muslim communities.

Those wearing a hijab, who thought a career in policing was out of reach because of their cultural practices are not seeing it as a tangible goal, she said.

“One young lady told me that she couldn’t wait to pass this along to her sister, who didn’t think it was possible because she wore a hijab. Now it’s an option,” she said.

It’s projected that the hijab could be ready to go in spring or summer 2014, Goudar said.