Criminal An Officer's Arrest
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Apr 5, 2024 Sultan Alam, the first Pakistani officer at Cleveland Police, faced discrimination and harassment at work, leading to his arrest by coworkers at his house. He persevered by taking formal action against discrimination, ultimately going through a tumultuous journey of being found guilty and sentenced to prison. The podcast explores his fight for justice and exoneration after wrongful accusation and imprisonment.
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Early Police Inspiration
- Sultan Alam, inspired by police officers, decided to join the force after being assaulted at his uncle's store.
- Witnessing their response to his injury solidified his career aspiration.
Facing Racism on the Force
- Alam joined the Cleveland police force as one of the first non-white officers, facing stereotypes and prejudice.
- Despite subtle and overt racism, he persevered, viewing his career as a personal choice.
Escalating Harassment
- Alam, as a traffic officer, faced increasing harassment, including damaged coursework and racist materials in his locker.
- Despite reporting these incidents, his senior officer's response was to try and transfer him.