‚Understanding Islam‘ online course for British police officers

Police officers from the Territorial Police Command of the British Metropolitan Police on London will be trained by the new online course “Understanding Islam: An Introduction” in future. It is designed for all learners who would benefit from understanding the historical context of Islam and the complexities of the culture. Chief Superintendent Dave Grant, who has the lead for faith issues for the Metropolitan Police, praised the course for its depth of knowledge about Islam and will be seeking it to be core training for Metropolitan Police officers. Developed by an esteemed group of Islamic scholars, led by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, the course creates a foundation for understanding, mutual respect and constructive engagement, and teaches students new skills to affect more positive interactions, whether they are conducting business in an Islamic country, teaching Islamic students or working with Islamic people.