“Sarah Shendi: First Muslim Egyptian Police Sergeant Sworn in at Case Western Reserve University Police Department, Ohio”

Written by Rabab Fathy

Saturday, May 27, 2023 03:12 PM

The American network “News 5 Cleveland” revealed that Sarah Shendi became the first Egyptian Muslim police sergeant in the state of Ohio.

For more than 15 years, Sarah Shindy of Northeast Ohio has dedicated her life to law enforcement, the network said, and shared her success story in an effort to inspire young people to pursue a career in community service as police officers.

And on May 24, Shendi achieved another milestone, swearing in with the Case Western Reserve University Police Department and becoming the first Muslim Egyptian police sergeant in Ohio.

Shendi told News5 that it is an honor to serve and protect more than 12,000 students and 3,600 staff on campus.

“This department has an exceptional culture, and really values ​​diversity, leadership and the advancement of women in law enforcement,” Shendi said. “Being in uniform is definitely the best job on the planet and also the most fulfilling job. Through it we get the opportunity, the privilege to be part of people’s story.” “.

News 5 continued, “The inspiring career of Sergeant Sarah Shendi for more than 3 years.

Chief Paul Owens of Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Public Safety told News5 that he believes Sergeant Shendi will be a huge boost for the police department and the entire campus.

Shendi said campus safety will be one of her primary messages to students.

Shendi said, “We are very interested in connecting with students, visitors and faculty here, but not only with leadership, but we are very keen on patrols. We have students here from 102 different countries, and other things here that may be different for them.”