She is the first officer to wear a police-issued hijab. "It feels great to be able to go out and show the New Zealand Police hijab as part of my uniform," she said. "I think that seeing it, more Muslim women will want to join as well." "I am proud to wear it and I hope other people out there will be proud of me as well." In 2008, Police introduced a turban into the uniform and Nelson Constable Jagmohan Malhi became the first officer to wear it on duty.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 10, 2020 22:30 UTC