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Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers

NCJ Number
149514
Author(s)
R I Berger
Date Published
1992
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This pamphlet provides a limited English-Spanish dictionary designed for police officers who work in predominantly Hispanic areas.
Abstract
The introductory section explains the Spanish alphabet, emphasizing the sounds made by the consonants, vowels, and four additional Spanish letter combinations (CH, LL, N, RR). The sections of vocabulary contained here include: polite phrases; commands; language needed in high-risk situations; language needed in low-risk situations; high-risk vehicle stops; medical emergencies; numbers, colors, the calendar, and directions; and personal questions and the Miranda warning.

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