NEW YORK: To honor more than 600 officers of Pakistani descent for their service to the department, the New York Police Department (NYPD) held the first-ever “Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Month” at its headquarters on Wednesday.
The Pakistani-American Law Enforcement Society and the Pakistani Consulate in New York sponsored the event, which was attended by a number of notable people, including New Jersey District Judge Zahid Qureshi, New York Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, and Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Masood Khan.
Over 600 Pakistani-American police officers are part of the force, and Ambassador Masood Khan commended them on their hard work in keeping the city secure. The event held in conjunction with the observance of “Pakistan Day,” he continued, “reflected the strength of decades-long Pak-US relations.”
“The immense potential of our people is reflected in the rising prominence and exceptional achievement of Pakistani-Americans across all domains. It also shows how ties between Pakistan and the US are strengthening,” Khan continued.
With over 36,000 officers and 19,000 civilian staff, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is the biggest and most established municipal police force in the country. The support of the Pakistani diaspora in upholding peace and order was praised by NYPD Chief Maddrey.
The mayor praised the Pakistani NYPD officers in high terms, saying they were serving the neighborhood with a professional passion, dedication, and commitment. He pledged to encourage the Pakistani community in its endeavors to succeed in all spheres of life going forward.
Adams continued, “Today’s event is an excellent opportunity to deepen our understanding of Pakistani culture and to celebrate the services of Pakistani New Yorkers in law-enforcement who work to keep The Big Apple safe.”
