09-23-2005, 05:18 PM
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[Odd News] New York police Recruit Has 'Jihad' Tattoo"
Man this would be weird to work with some one with a tattoo with them words in it
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New York police Recruit Has 'Jihad' Tattoo"
ERIKA MARTINEZ and MURRAY WEISS
Courtesy of New York Post
August 18, 2005 -- An NYPD Police Academy recruit of Middle Eastern heritage sports a bold tattoo spelling out the word "JIHAD" on his forearm, with a large sword drawn beneath it - and there's nothing the department can do about it, The Post has learned.
The extraordinary markings caused a stir around the academy as soon as the 6-foot tall probationary cop rolled up his sleeves and revealed the tattoo.
"People were shocked to see it," one source said.
The controversy prompted police brass to interview the officer, who said that "JIHAD" is his nickname and made it clear that he had no affinity for any terror causes.
In fact, "Jihad" has several meanings, ranging from "exerting utmost effort" and "to strive," to its more sinister usage by terrorist leaders who call for a "jihad," or holy war against the West.
Regardless of its interpretation, the NYPD, which has regulations for the length of an officer's hair, has no prohibitions against tattoos.
A department spokesman declined to confirm or deny that any recruit sported a JIHAD tattoo.
Sources say the officer, whose name was withheld, joined the NYPD's class of about 1,500 recruits less than a month ago.
He was described as quiet and studious.
Police brass advised the officer's classroom instructors that they are to ignore the tattoo. But its existence captured the attention of the department's Intelligence Division.
It's likely to ruffle the feathers of some cops, particularly since the NYPD lost its first officer serving in Iraq earlier this month in a sniper attack.
Source: http://www.officer.com/article/artic...&siteSection=1
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