In an effort to encourage more women from Muslim community to join the police department New Zealand Police have introduced a hijab into their official uniform. Newly recruited Constable Zeena Ali is the first officer to wear the official hijab. The department spokesperson said they aimed to create an "inclusive" service reflecting the country's "diverse community", reports a new channel.

Few other police forces across Europe such as the Metropolitan Police in London and Police Scotland offer the option of a uniform hijab. The UKs Metropolitan Police in London approved a uniform hijab in 2006 and Scotland followed it in 2016. In Australia, Maha Sukkar of Victoria Police wore a hijab in 2004. New Zealand Police said work to develop the hijab for its uniform began in late 2018 in response to a request from police staff who visited secondary schools. 
Constable Ali was the first recruit to request it as part of her uniform and was invited to take part in the development process. Constable Ali, born in Fiji moved to New Zealand as a child, and decided to join the police after the Christchurch terror attack. "I realised more Muslim women were needed in the police, to go and support people. It feels great to be able to go out and show the New Zealand Police hijab as part of my uniform. I think that seeing it, more Muslim women will want to join as well." constable Ali said. 

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