Female police officer walks towards the camera wearing police uniform and hijab
When I made the decision to join the police,
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I knew I was a minority within the organisation and I wouldn’t see many of me. I think that was a little bit scary for me and I think visibly looking Muslim
Female police officer sat in police car driving down street
I think that was also another big step for me. Coming in to the workforce, I’m just an officer, 
Female police officer stands in front of police car and talks to camera
I’ve never felt different or worried about how I’d fit in, if anything I think it’s boosted my confidence, because it’s a big thing to step out of your house wearing a hijab and look different… 
Female police officer and male police officer are walking down the street talking, Banbury Police Station sign is visible in background
to just about anyone and to do it in an organisation like this where you’re meeting different people every day, interacting with different people.
Female police officer stands in front of police car and talks to camera
It’s been a bit of a confidence booster but I also think I’m proud because it’s to show people that I’m still me, I’m still practicing, I’m still a Muslim.
Female police officer is sat in police car laughing with a colleague
I can still continue my culture and religion and police, so that’s been quite a positive for me. 
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