Yemeni American Community Success Stories

قصص نجاح الجالية اليمنية الأمريكية

 

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Success Story: Mr. Ali Saeed Algabyali

Police Officer 

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Ali Saeed Algabyali was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He spent the first 13 years in New York and then moved to Sanaa, Yemen with his family. It was rough moving to a country where he knew little to no Arabic. For the next 4 years, He was able to learn the language, culture, and religion. He then returned to the United States to continue his education, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Law. Since 2013, he has been a Metropolitan Police Officer in Washington, D.C. During this time, he has been able to develop relationships in understanding how to better serve his community while performing his duties as a uniformed Police Officer.

Officer Ali has been able to build relationships within the community and develop long-lasting partnerships. Many relationships have been formed, and one important one has been with the Muslim community. He tries to interact with each person to form a connection and offer his assistance if needed for any important concern.

Officer Ali also has a forged a close working  important relationship with the Islamic Center in Washington, D.C, where he can be seen on patrol on the premises during Friday prayer services Through his hard work and  support for the community, Ali has been recognized and received notable awards – such as the Commander’s Choice Award, the Golden Triangle Award, and Footbeat Officer of the Year Award. Indeed, Ali is dedicating his life and career for his community in Washington, DC, and he strives to also foster a better day while also ensuring safety and security for the community.

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