On March 22, 2011 Muslim community advocates were joined by elected officials, civil and immigrant rights organizations, and community supporters at a City Hall press conference to voice concerns over the NYPD’s use of “The Third Jihad” a controversial film about Islam and Muslims as part of its training program. Speakers included:
In addition, media reports included:
http://www.brennancenter.org/blog/archives/muslim_new_yorkers_still_waiting_for_answer/
http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/wnyc-news-blog/2011/mar/22/nypd-asked-explain-screening-anti-muslim-film/
Despite a letter from Commissioner Kelly acknowledging the issue, MACLC remains seriously troubled by the lack of transparency on this matter.
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