GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Tensions are high around the world and country after a deadly shooting at a Quebec City mosque kills six people and injures many more Sunday night.
Green Bay Police Captain Todd Le Pine says they check in frequently with the Islamic Society of Wisconsin located at 1512 Velp Ave. and says the department hasn’t had any requests wanting extra patrols.
“We actually stopped by there within the last couple of days just to check in, which we normally do and we haven’t been able to contact anybody there. But we’re going to check back to see if they request any kind of extra patrol or anything from us,” Le Pine said.
Appleton Police Sergeant Dave Lund says they haven’t had any calls or concerns either regarding safety within the Muslim community since the weekend attack.
“We have a good relationship with the community. We interact with them frequently,” said Lund.
Both departments said should the Muslim community need them, they will be there to help out.
Islamic Society of Wisconsin Reacts to Terror
Hamayun Mian is a member of the Islamic Society of Wisconsin and says he doesn’t feel fearful in Green Bay despite the recent act of terrorism in Canada.
“The shooting itself, I was disappointed and saddened by that and any kind of taking of life,” said Mian. “People have to understand each other through dialogue and communication. But this kind of stuff goes on all over the world and we just have to be better for it.”
Mian, says he’s also seen an outpouring of support from the community in light of President Trump’s executive order temporarily banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries.
“A lot of people have called us saying they support us if we have any needs or issues. They’re happy to come support us in any efforts.”
Mian suggests contacting your congressman or representative if you feel certain policies are not appropriate.
