Interpreter Services

Question 0

The Language Interpreter Service should be used when interpretation is necessary to provide services to the _____ and to perform _____.

Answer 0

public; police duties

Question 1

The Language Interpreter Service should not be used:

1. For interpretation for Spanish-speaking persons. Spanish-speaking employees are available on each shift and throughout the Department.
2. When other means are available, unless this would jeopardize the investigation.
3. For long interrogations, _____, or _____.

Answer 1

confessions; statements

Question 2

Hearing impaired suspects must be provided an interpreter before any interrogation whenever one is needed for effective communication. If exigent circumstances do not allow a delay in the interrogation of the arrestee and an interpreter cannot respond within a reasonable period, the officer may go on with the interrogation only if:

Answer 2

1. The arrestee can understand the Miranda warnings as given; and
2. The arrestee specifically declines the opportunity to have an interpreter present.