Special agent in charge, Paul Abbate (3rd from right) stands with members of the Arab community when they met earlier this week.

DEARBORN — On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Arab American Civil Rights League board members hosted a lunch for the new special agent in charge of the Detroit FBI, Paul Abbate. Other representatives from the Detroit FBI also attended the lunch in Dearborn.

Board members discussed issues important to the community and bridging community trust and creating stronger ties between law enforcement and community members.

The group welcomed Abbate to the region, and looks forward to working with him on issues that emerge in the community.