National Association of Muslim Police
The National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP) is a British organization for Muslim police officers. It represents more than 2,000 members and was founded in 2007.[1]
The organization has been criticised for voicing the opinion that Islam should not be blamed for various terror attacks against the West.[1]
The association encouraged British Muslims to also report crimes to the Islamic Human Rights Commission, even though the IHRC previously avoided co-operation with the police.[2][3]
The main aims of the association are:
To support Recruitment/Retention/Progression of Muslim officers and staff
To support members across a range of welfare needs
Promote a wider understanding of Islam within the service
Tackle Islamophobia and Anti Muslim Hate Crime
Improve Community Cohesion and enhance Trust/ Confidence in our communities
To assist with Countering Terrorism
NAMP plays an important role in bridging the gap between the police and the Muslim community and furthering the work of the police with all its communities in the UK. NAMP is dedicated to ensuring the Muslim community better understands the work of the Police and work tirelessly on improving trust and confidence in the police service amongst the Muslim community.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Winnett, Robert (January 20, 2010). "Muslim police say Islam not to blame for terror attacks". Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved December 25, 2010.
- ↑ "The truth about the Islamic Human Rights Commission, recommended by Britain's Muslim Police". The Daily Telegraph (London). January 21, 2010.
- ↑ "The Government should ignore the National Association of Muslim Police". The Daily Telegraph (London). January 21, 2010.