NCJ Number
38178
Date Published
1976
Length
6 pages
Annotation
THIS TRAINING KEY DEALS WITH POLICE RESPONSIBILITIES IN DEALING WITH DEAF PERSONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS AND/OR ARRESTS.
Abstract
THE PROBLEM OF DEAFNESS IS DISCUSSED, AND METHODS OF COMMUNICATING WITH THE DEAF ARE REVIEWED. ILLUSTRATIONS OF BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE PHRASES WHICH CAN BE USED BY THE OFFICER TO ENABLE HIM TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEAF VICTIM, SUSPECT, OR WITNESS ARE INCLUDED. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL READING SUGGESTIONS FOLLOW THE TEXT.