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Tag: Deaf Subjects
Patrol
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Announces January 2020 Officer of the Month
The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum has announced its January 2020 Officer of the Month: California Highway Patrol Officer Randy Rodriguez. He went out of his way to help a hearing impaired woman causing a disturbance at the DMV.
February 14, 2020
Patrol
Video: CHP Officer Helps Woman Communicate at DMV Using ASL
The California Highway Patrol officer who responded knew American Sign Language and was able to help sort out the confusion and get the woman what she needed.
December 11, 2019
Technology
NYPD Officers Get Phone App to Connect Hearing Impaired with Translators
Officers with the New York Police Department now have a better way to communicate with subjects who are deaf or hard of hearing with a teleconferencing system that is similar to Skype, allowing the hearing impaired person to speak in sign language and the officer to communicate verbally with a translation conducted by interpreters employed by the city.
February 1, 2019
Patrol
NYPD Seeks to Improve Communication with Deaf Motorists
The NYPD has announced plans to mail out “visor cards” to roughly 11,000 drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing in order to more easily communicate with their officers.
June 15, 2018
Patrol
Department Hires First Deaf Female Officer in Texas
When Chief David Conner hired 25-year-old Erica Trevino, she became the first female deaf commissioned police officer hired to work at the Dalhart (TX) Police Department and is believed to be the first in the state of Texas. More Here.
March 28, 2018
Patrol
Deaf Driver Had Prior Record, Led NC Trooper on High-Speed Chase Before Fatal OIS
The trooper's running account of the daylight pursuit challenges the belief by Harris’ family that the 29-year-old deaf man may not have heard or understood the trooper’s commands.
August 31, 2016
Patrol
NC Trooper's Fatal Shooting of Deaf Driver Under Investigation
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is urging people to not jump to conclusions as agents investigate how a deaf driver with a history of minor offenses was shot and killed last week after leading a trooper on a 10-mile chase near Charlotte.
August 24, 2016
Patrol
Calif. Officers Accused of Beating Deaf Man
A newly filed lawsuit alleges officers from the Hawthorne (Calif.) Police Department beat a deaf man and shocked him with a Taser as he tried to sign that he couldn't hear.
February 17, 2014
Training
Dealing with the Deaf
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it very clear that hearing impaired people are entitled to the same level of service from law enforcement officers as anyone else. So it's your job to accommodate people with hearing loss.
September 19, 2013
Training
Contacting the Hearing Impaired
As a patrol officer, you must provide the same level of service to deaf subjects that you would to others. Stay on track with our five-step guide.
September 19, 2013
Patrol
2 Colo. Agencies Settle Deaf-Subject Complaints with DOJ
The Arapahoe (Colo.) County Sheriff's Office and Englewood Police Department agreed to better accommodate deaf subjects to settle legal action brought by the Department of Justice.
March 20, 2013
Patrol
Breaking the Silence with Deaf Citizens
You've made a traffic stop and the suspect does not respond to your verbal commands. He moves his index finger from his ear to his mouth. Then he begins to reach for the glove compartment. Many veteran patrol officers say they've had to forcefully arrest or almost tire their weapon under similar circumstances-only to discover the subject they thought was being aggressive or uncooperative was deaf or hearing impaired.
March 31, 1996
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