But he applied and has served as an officer in Ohio’s largest city for 21 years. Bahgat joins Columbus officers with outreach responsibilities to the black and gay communities. In Columbus, Bahgat has his work cut out for him, especially with the Somali community. For now Bahgat, 52, fits his work in between taking calls as a patrol officer, though he has no complaints. “Even after 21 years, I go home, and I can’t wait until I go back to work,” Bahgat said.

Source: National Post March 03, 2018 15:45 UTC