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Muslim LAPD officer uses prayer and smiles in counter extremism beat
LAPD officer Shawn Alexander a 36 year old convert to Islam works on a community relations team to bridge gaps with Muslim communities. He visits mosques attends forums passes out fliers and prays in uniform to build trust and deter recruitment. The effort aims to improve tip sharing and crime prevention while addressing terrorism concerns.
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