New Graduating Class Of Minneapolis Police Officers Include First Somali-American Woman

By WCCO Staff, CBS Minnesota

September 27, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The City of Minneapolis has some brand new police officers, and one of them is making history.

Officer Ikran Mohamed is a member of the city's most recent graduating class of recruits. When she was sworn in on Thursday night, she became the first Somali-American woman to join the force.

"I'm just very excited to be here and represent my people and my community," she said. "That's why I chose Minneapolis, because of the diverse communities and the officers that also represent MPD, and I am very happy and privileged to be an MPD officer."

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