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NYPD to allow Muslim, Sikh officers to wear turbans, grow beards

The NYPD has lifted a rule that disallowed Muslim and Sikh officers to grow beards and wear turbans. Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced Wednesday that Sikh officers will be able to wear a

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