Tarique Ghaffur CBE was awarded an honorary doctorate from Manchester Metropolitan University at a ceremony at Bridgewater Hall.
An assistant commissioner for the Metropolitan Police in London, he started his career as a bobby in Greater Manchester, where he still lives.
Despite leaving school without A levels, he eventually earned a degree in public administration from MMU.
Today the married father-of-two is a strong voice in calls for a strengthening of community relations amid the threat from terrorists.
At a conference in Manchester last year, he spoke about the dangers of stereotyping Muslims when dealing with terrorist threats.
Bernard Leach, of MMU, said: "We are delighted to be honouring Tarique Ghaffur for his high-profile work, his integrity, sense of justice and professionalism." Tweet
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At last a man who actually deserves the award. Not somebody who they call "Maybe the best designer "? Tom whos b-of-the-band failed why award failure ..this man Tarique has worked hard for the community. something for him to be proud of .well done tarique.
'An assistant commissioner for the Metropolitan Police in London, he started his career as a bobby in Greater Manchester, where he still lives'. Who pays his transport costs? Who pays for his accomodation in London?
who removed my posting against this award??
Well done Tarique for all your hard work.Remember it's all the communities you ought to represent and NOT just Islamic community.
Well done.
a.h.shamas
Well said.