For the first time ever, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office will allow a Sikh deputy to wear his religion’s customary dastaar (turban) and beard while patrolling the streets of Harris County. The agency’s first Sikh deputy, Sandeep Dhaliwal, had not been allowed to do so until now. He’s been with the sheriff’s office for six years. A religious accommodation policy implemented by Sheriff Adrian Garcia has made it possible. “By making these religious accommodations we are joining the U.S. military and other law enforcement agencies across the country with observant Sikh Americans among their ranks. Harris County is no different. We are one of the most culturally rich and diverse communities in America,” Sheriff Garcia said in a statement Wednesday. (Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office)

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