Dearborn Heights Police Department trots out 'optional patch' featuring Arabic and English text
'Pray for Michigan,' Rep Randy Fine declared in a post on X
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Dearborn Heights Police Department in Michigan announced an "optional patch" that included text in both Arabic and English. But then the department's Facebook page, in a follow-up post apparently attributed to Mayor Bill Bazzi, indicated that the "patch addition remains an idea and should NOT have been presented as an official prototype."
"Should efforts like this be formally undertaken to make any changes to the Police uniform, it is our goal to include multiple PD stakeholders for a larger conversation, to ensure all are included in the discussion. As we are one PD, each individual’s uniform represents the DHPD as a whole, and therefore merits the review and input of all," Bazzi said, according to the post.
The patch included the words "DEARBORN HEIGHTS" and "POLICE" written in both English and Arabic.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The department had shared a mock-up of the patch in a Facebook post which no longer appears on its Facebook feed. "The Dearborn Heights Police Department is proud to share a new optional patch that our officers may wear as part of their uniform," that post stated.
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Background: Michigan police vehicles; Foreground: Dearborn Heights Police Department's "optional" Arabic/English patch. (iStock/Dearborn Heights Police Department)
"This patch was created by Officer Emily Murdoch, who designed it to reflect and honor the diversity of our community - especially the many residents of Arabic descent who call Dearborn Heights home. By incorporating Arabic script alongside English, this patch represents unity, respect, and our shared commitment to service. We are proud of Officer Murdoch's creativity and dedication in helping our department better represent the people we serve," the post noted.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Our officers proudly serve all members of our community, and this new design is another way we continue to celebrate the rich cultures that make our city unique," it added.
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Dearborn Heights Police Department officers may choose to wear the patch that includes Arabic and English, the department indicated. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida responded to a post on X about the patch, though the post he was reacting to did not explain that the new patch was said to be optional for officers.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"They said their goal was to bring sharia law to America. You should’ve believed them. Pray for Michigan," Fine declared.
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., leaves the U.S. Capitol after the last votes of the week on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fine won a special election and began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year.