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Hijab-wearing police officer more than just a pioneer

Sergent Maha Sukkar, right, and partner Leading Senior Constable Jason Waterson

Nearly 13 years ago, Victorian police officer Maha Sukkar made history, becoming the first woman on the force to wear the hijab. Image: Leading Senior Constable Maha Sukkar, right, and partner Leading Senior Constable Jason Waterson (SBS)


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By Abby Dinham

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Nearly 13 years ago, Victorian police officer Maha Sukkar made history, becoming the first woman on the force to wear the hijab. Image: Leading Senior Constable Maha Sukkar, right, and partner Leading Senior Constable Jason Waterson (SBS)


Refusing to call herself a pioneer, the now leading senior constable is inspiring other Muslim women to follow in her footsteps and set an example for police forces worldwide.


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