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Minnesota city issues cease-and-desist order: Islamic Center’s security vehicle looks too similar to a police car

Apr 20, 2019 4:00 pm By Robert Spencer

“Brandmire said the vehicle reminded him of vehicles he has heard were used in other states like New York to ‘enforce Sharia Law.'”

There is actually no evidence that vehicles in New York or anywhere else in the U.S. are being used to enforce Sharia. However, Brandmire asks a good question: “Why do they need a patrol car?”

Why indeed? “Mohayadin Mohamed, president of the center, said the vehicle is used for safety and security purposes such as directing traffic. ‘It’s common sense for when you have that number of people coming at the same time,’ he said. ‘Because we’re a private organization, we feel that it’s our responsibility to at least have some presence of security on our premises.'”

Sure, but organizations of all kinds have security vehicles that aren’t made to resemble police cars. Does any in St. Cloud have a faux-police car? Is the Islamic Center trying to further the idea that “Islamophobia” is a massive problem, and that Muslims in St. Cloud are subject to widespread persecution and harassment, despite the fact that FBI statistics every year show that anti-Semitic attacks are far more common than attacks on innocent Muslims?

Also, Bradmire is wrong about vehicles enforcing Sharia in the U.S., but there have been self-appointed Sharia police in Britain and Germany. Is it inconceivable that they could arise in the U.S.? No, but concerns about that possibility will be drowned out by a chorus of charges of “Islamophobia.”

“Islamic Center balks at City Councilor’s complaint on security car that resembles others,” by Jenny Berg, Saint Cloud Times, April 18, 2019 (thanks to Elizabeth):

ST. CLOUD — The city of St. Cloud this week issued a cease-and-desist order against the Islamic Center of St. Cloud because its security vehicle looks too similar to a police vehicle.

But the president of the center said Thursday they modeled the vehicle’s design after other area security vehicles at organizations such as CentraCare Health and Crossroads Center.

Now the city is now looking to curb the use of all non-compliant security vehicles, including those in use at religious centers, businesses and schools such as St. Cloud State University.

Mayor Dave Kleis was alerted to the issue Sunday when City Council member Paul Brandmire called him to report the vehicle, which he said looked similar in color and design to a St. Cloud squad car.

Brandmire said the vehicle reminded him of vehicles he has heard were used in other states like New York to “enforce Sharia Law.”

“That raised all kind of red flags,” Brandmire said Wednesday. “Why do they need a patrol car?”

He said he didn’t know what the vehicle was being used for in St. Cloud.

Mohayadin Mohamed, president of the center, said the vehicle is used for safety and security purposes such as directing traffic.

“It’s common sense for when you have that number of people coming at the same time,” he said. “Because we’re a private organization, we feel that it’s our responsibility to at least have some presence of security on our premises.

“They are not out patrolling any neighborhood. We are not going out into the city and walking around,” Mohamed added. “This is specifically for our building and our parking lots.”

St. Cloud Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton said the city talked to the vehicle’s owners Tuesday after finding the vehicle violated state law because only law enforcement can use certain colors such as white for public safety vehicles.

After investigating the center’s vehicle, Kleis said, the city found other area security vehicles also not in compliance with state statute because many are white with “security” written on the side….

“We’re going to make sure we treat all of those vehicles exactly the same,” he said….

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  1. DBM echo says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    “. . . we feel that it’s our responsibility to at least have some presence of security on our premises.’”

    I’d agree if the purpose was to keep the Muslims from attacking the non-Muslims.

    • skeptic sam says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Muslims have a lot of balls to do this crap

      • Rufolino says

        Apr 21, 2019 at 4:45 am

        Islam is relentless and no country should feel safe from Islam’s intentions.

        • Savvy Kafir says

          Apr 21, 2019 at 5:30 am

          No country should feel safe as long as it allows Muslims to live within its borders.

    • M says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      If they feel unsafe let’s have law Enforcement do a search of the premises, inside and out periodically.

    • William A Carr says

      Apr 21, 2019 at 5:12 am

      Maybe they are not enforcing sharia at present but we do not know if they will in future, after all what other use would they be? We know it is common in Muslim ruled countries to have religious police on the streets. Muslims are pushing the boundaries all the time and usually get away with it due to the pusillanimity of non Muslims

    • windrush48 says

      Apr 21, 2019 at 8:17 am

      “They are not out patrolling any neighborhood. We are not going out into the city and walking around,” Mohamed added. “This is specifically for our building and our parking lots.”

      Hey, Mohamed, if this is “specifically” for the building and parking lots …….. why do you need a vehicle?
      Wouldn’t a FOOT PATROL work better …. since you can’t take the car inside the building and since it is easier to patrol a parking lot on foot instead of getting in-and-out of a vehicle every few feet.

      More muslim lies.
      Is the driver wearing a uniform?
      Is the driver armed?

      A Citizen does have the LEGAL & LAWFUL RIGHT to protect one’s self from unlawful arrest BY FORCE, up to, and including DEADLY FORCE, if necessary.

    • jay says

      Apr 22, 2019 at 1:03 am

      Islam is the ‘ebola’ of ideologies. Every Friday they pray to kill all filthy kuffars ( that’s you…the unbelievers). Our Dads and granddads died to ensure our nations would be free of fascism and oh how quickly the next generation forgets. Islam is not a religion…it is called that only as a disguise to penetrate your society easily.

  2. Margaret says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    There has also been self appointed Sharia cops present in MN at Cedar Riverside, the largest area of Somali Muslims in the state.

    And the Dar al Farooq mosque in Bloomington has a long history of city code violations (you can study on the Smith Park Neighborhood, yesterday and today Facebook page). Unlimited parking, unsafe semi truck traffic, over capacity attendance at many events and on and on. It seems many of our New Americans in Minnesota don’t agree or follow our simple city laws and why should they? Our city and state leaders don’t enforce them.

    http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-muslims-protest-sharia-vigilante-patrolling-in-cedar-riverside-area/419321224/

    • gravenimage says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Grimly, this does not surprise.

      • Trish says

        Apr 21, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        And it will only get worse…

  3. Joanne says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    Our church”patrols” our busy parking lot in golf carts however all security are armed.

    • Mak says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      Yeah, Churches and Synagogues need to have patrols for safety from moslem “patrols.” I’m all for having SWAT surround these mosques to prevent moslems from getting out into the city at large.

      • Trish says

        Apr 21, 2019 at 12:40 pm

        They don’t even belong in our Country! Obama illegally smuggled MILLIONS OF MUSLIMS into America while he was prez.

  4. Buraq says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    “They are not out patrolling any neighborhood. We are not going out into the city and walking around,” Mohamed added. “This is specifically for our building and our parking lots.”

    Ehm …….. what size are the parking lots?! Are they so-o-o-o-o big that it takes a car to drive around them?

    Clown!

    • gravenimage says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Good question, Buraq.

  5. somehistory says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Can the City officials say “intimidation”?
    This is to send a message to the public….we are here and we are taking over…You will submit. See what we are allowed to do, without your approval? Better get used to it.

    If this was a case of law breaking not involving moslims, the City would act quickly and fines wold be imposed. But, it does sound like some there have not fallen victim to the delusion that moslims are above the law, although the moslims want to be.

    • Trish says

      Apr 21, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      AND truly believe they ARE above our laws…

  6. gravenimage says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Minnesota city issues cease-and-desist order: Islamic Center’s security vehicle looks too similar to a police car
    ……………………

    Glad to see that there are places in Minnesota that are not so far gone as to roll over for this.

  7. Lydia Church says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    NEWS UPDATE!!!

    Sorry, this is off topic but highly relevant…

    Banks are starting to freeze accounts of conservatives!
    I saw a post yesterday on infowars regarding Chase bank and a list of people who had this happen to them including Laura Loomer. Today on RatherExposeThem it mentioned a pastor who is very outspoken and it happened by Bank of America. One day no bank will be okay. Recommendation: only leave in the bank what you need routinely to cover bills. I talked about prepping and survival tactics before. During the holocaust, Jews used to transform their funds into jewelry and smuggle it out that way when they left. Everyone’s situation is different but I just wanted to alert everyone including Robert about this new move. When I warn about a new holocaust on the horizon, I’m not kidding or being sensationalistic or a wannabe prophet of doom.

    • gravenimage says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Lydia, you are right:

      “Time for Action: Chase Bank Denies Service to Conservatives”

      https://pjmedia.com/trending/time-for-action-chase-bank-denies-service-to-conservatives/

      This is terribly chilling.

    • Dr. Strangelove says

      Apr 21, 2019 at 6:38 am

      @Lydia: Most of these big banks are underwater with derivatives, anyway. If you don’t know what that means, if they go under, the depositor is the last on the list to be repaid. I moved my money from a big bank to a local long ago.

  8. CRUSADER says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    This is a thing Muslims are attempting in majority populations areas….
    with SHARIAH Compliance patrols….

    Revolting!

    Join up at http://www.ACTforAmerica.org to fight this!

    • Elizabeth Baklaich says

      Apr 20, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      ACT is a great group, but it has been seriously damaged in Minnesota. 2 leaders in the cities going at it, with others picking sides plus the infiltration. I have never in my life seen infighting on a cause that needs unity as I have with this cause in this state. The worst part is if you point anything out, in order to try to fix it, you end up being attacked in a style that is eerily similar to those used by the left.
      It is a shame as if Minnesota falls it will give them a nice toe hold on the nation.
      When he was running for city council last fall I questioned if Brandemeier would stand, and God bless him he did.
      This parking lot is approx 1/2 a city block, you can easily see from one side to the other. This mosque is not on a campus, there is no need for a vehicle.

      • James Lincoln says

        Apr 20, 2019 at 9:01 pm

        Elizabeth Baklaich says:

        “This parking lot is approx 1/2 a city block, you can easily see from one side to the other. This mosque is not on a campus, there is no need for a vehicle.”

        You are correct, and this can be easily verified using Google maps satellite view.

  9. Don McKellar says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    INCREMENTS. That’s what implementing Sharia Law enforcement is all about. That’s what Islamic conquest is all about in the modern era. This has been shaped due to the lack of education and honesty about Islam by politicians and mainstream media.

  10. Lilith Wept says

    Apr 20, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    This is part of the Islamification of America. Moslems have “Security , or Community safety “ cars that resemble regular police cars….so we get used to seeing moslems in these cars, moslems as security….moslems in positions of authority over non moslems…..
    And the next step will be moslems in these cars, or these “security organizations” enforcing laws , Islamic laws, on non moslems, in moslems areas…..they will see if they can get away with it….if we will stop them…..if we don’t, then they will push even further……
    Moslems are constantly pushing to see what they can get away with …it’s up to us to stop them when they go too far, violate the law…..

    Moslems are commanded by their Allah and Mohammed, to spread Islam throughout the entire world, to make every single country in the world an Islamic country. To ensure that every single person in the world converts to Islam…dies….or becomes a dhimmi.
    Oslems are NOT going to stop this process of Islamifying Western Countries just because we tell them “ all religions are equal” .moslems aren’t going to stop Islamifying western countries because we tell them to, or that we don’t like it……
    Moslems will only stop this process of pushing to make OUR countries, THEIR countries if We STOP THEM!

    If we sit around and think “someone else will do something” we will lose our country, our freedoms, our rights and our civilization.
    If we sit around and think “ oh I am busy with my job, kids, school, personal,problems …I can’t be bothered to find out about candidates for office and the bother of going to a crowded voting station and vote…there are others that can do that “ …if we do this, we will lose our country!
    It’s up to every single person in America, if you understand the threat Islam poses to our country, not just Jihad terrorism but that Islam’s teachings and Islamic law are in direct opposition to the freedom and democracy of America, then you MUST vote for those candidates that understand this and are prepared to take action on it. It’s my country, your country, and your neighbors country…it’s going to take ALL of us.
    Trump being elected ( like this or not) shows what a determined number of citizens can do when they are frustrated and fed up.

    It’s up to us to vote for people who understand the threat Islam poses.
    It’s up to us to pressure those we vote for I to passing laws that limit what moslems and Islam can do in the US.

  11. Guy Forester says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 3:57 am

    This appears to me to be an attempt to duplicate what goes on in Saudi Arabia. Every possible jurisdiction has its own police force. So yes indeed, the religious authorities have there own people in uniforms and with cars that look a lot like regular municipal police cars.

    Officially, they are not allowed to bother non-muslim foreigners. However, due to the uniforms and cars they will often push it to the limits. They will demand foreigners turn their legal documents (work permit, passport, etc.) over to them, go to the “station” with them, beat you with a stick if you refuse, etc. The best clue that these jokers are not regular cops is they have no guns.

    My guess is “security” will start by putting pressure on the “members” first: Immodest dress, where is your beard, where is your hijab, where is your abaya, etc. Then the rest of the nearby locals will get pressured as well to observe certain “cultural norms.” Although we hear they do not exist, it looks to me like someone would like to set up a “no go zone.”

    • Rufolino says

      Apr 21, 2019 at 4:49 am

      Islam never stops pushing. Look ahead, five years, ten years…!

  12. Terra Nova says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 5:20 am

    What a total CRAP. These people will stop at nothing. It really is not aloud, and imagine if all kind of minorities
    will have their own police force or police car which looks indeed almost like the other real police cars.
    Within a short while it w and it will get more. Ship them ould be war in a town, but surprise, it is already.The Presidents, mares congressmen, should get together and for once and for all, stop all absurdities, and when
    they get angry, the militaries should come in and save the order, and mind you. They have their wapens, the muslims, hidden everywhere. Where are your citizens? Not afraid, the most of them cowards and rather have their children and grandchildren fight this bad war out at the beginnings of their lives.
    Drastic and alarming happenings need drastic measurements !!!
    And don’t forget, muslims are the biggest liars and will ALWAYS stay that way, is there anything I still belief of them? NO WAY !!!

  13. Phil Copson says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 6:19 am

    The taxis are their patrol cars….. not limited to muslims either …. in 1988 IRA -sympathisers among Belfast taxi-drivers used their radio-communications and cars to trap off-duty British soldiers Corporals Howes and Woods who were then beaten and murdered.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaFFYtKD2V4

    Still feel that the sight of a “London cab” is familiar and comforting after watching this ?

  14. J D.S says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 8:38 am

    “Give them an inch and they will take a mile”

  15. WPM says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 9:26 am

    Does this car have the emergency light package with emergency lights on the dash , in the grill with sirens? So it can race across a Mosque parking lot? What is the state law there with impersonating police officers with men in uniforms riding around town looking for sharia compliance ?

  16. Guy Forester says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    Minnesota, Michigan, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and a few other places are on my short list to watch carefully over the next two years. Between TDS, sanctuary laws, and blatant disregard for the Constitution and Bill of Rights, we have a repeat of 1855-60 brewing.

    Bruce Catton had a series of books about the civil war. The one I read and found most interesting was the first in the series, The Coming Fury (1961). Unfortunately, I think we are as divided as back then and it will not need much to push this into a bigger mess. What will it be, Trump wins in 2020, a failed impeachment, a demonstration designed to provoke an armed clash, something on the border?

  17. m. says

    Apr 21, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    tmb

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