FBI Director's Speech to American Muslim Council
"In addition, because we believe education is one of the best ways to prevent intolerance and discrimination, the FBI has developed a cultural diversity training program and a community outreach program. Since 1991, the FBI has conducted 728 training sessions on issues like diversity, sexual harassment, intercultural communication and equal employment opportunity. We instruct every new agent in cultural diversity, and include diversity training in the FBI management seminars. Ideally, these types of workshops should occur in every community. In fact, in Norfolk, the local Imams are currently working with our office to develop a program to help educate local law enforcement -- not just the FBI but the entire law enforcement community -- about the Muslim community. Through this effort, better relationships among the various communities can be cultivated and fostered. We must breakdown the fears and misunderstandings which develop from the unknown and that often form destructive stereotypes. No one, including the FBI, is served well by these portrayals, and law enforcement must never fall victim to them."
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