Police staff to counter extremism
Thames Valley Police has appointed two new members of staff in east Berkshire to work with local communities to prevent violent extremism.
Auzma Khan and Syeda Ruqiyya will work in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead to counter any support for extremism.
Their brief is to improve community links by meeting Muslim groups, visiting mosques and forging links with women's groups, schools and youngsters.
The move is part of a national counter terrorism strategy known as Contest.
A total of 10 Prevent Engagement Officers, who are civilian staff, are being rolled out across the force.
It comes as Thames Valley Police launched a new association to support its Muslim officers this week.
PC Raja Yousaf, the head of the association, said the group would "help to cultivate a better understanding of Islam and Muslim culture".
The force employs about 60 Muslim officers although the association will be open to all employees.
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