The Minneapolis Police Department has expressed pride in recognizing the outstanding service and dedication of two Somali-American officers, as celebrated by the community they serve. According to a recent social media post by the department, Sergeant Mukhtar Abdulkadir received the accolade of Officer of the Year while Commander Abdirahman Ali was honored as Community Hero of the Year at this year’s Somali-American Festival on Lake Street, hosted by the organization People In Action.
The honors conferred upon these officers reflect their integral roles within the community, where their actions have earned them both respect and appreciation, the ceremony was part of the wider Somali-American Festival which serves to highlight the contributions of the Somali community in Minnesota, and their reception of these awards was a significant affirmation of the positive bond between law enforcement and community members. In the statement, the department lauded both men as “shining examples of what it means to serve with integrity, compassion, and commitment.”…