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Law Enforcement

and
The Deaf
Community

Deaf Police
Cultural Cultural
Sensitivity Sensitivity
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Deaf person on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Police Officer on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Communication—Is there a need for a Sign Language Interpreter?
• Handcuffs—In front to allow communication or behind for the Officer’s safety?

Join us with Captain Al Maroney


MONDAY
Learn the Law Enforcement perspective APRIL 19TH
Understand the Deaf Culture perspective 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Share your experiences
Let’s work toward developing a positive
relationship with our local police officers

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center


5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno CA 93710
225-3323 V, 225-0415 TTY, info@dhhsc.org
Law Enforcement
and
The Deaf
Community

Deaf Police
Cultural Cultural
Sensitivity Sensitivity
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Deaf person on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Police Officer on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Communication—Is there a need for a Sign Language Interpreter?
• Handcuffs—In front to allow communication or behind for the Officer’s safety?

Join us with Captain Al Maroney


MONDAY
Learn the Law Enforcement perspective APRIL 19TH
Understand the Deaf Culture perspective 6:00PM to 8:00pm
Share your experiences
Let’s work toward developing a positive
relationship with our local police officers

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center


5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno CA 93710
225-3323 V, 225-0415 TTY, info@dhhsc.org
Law Enforcement
and
The Deaf
Community

Deaf Police
Cultural Cultural
Sensitivity Sensitivity
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Deaf person on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Police Officer on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Communication—Is there a need for a Sign Language Interpreter?
• Handcuffs—In front to allow communication or behind for the Officer’s safety?

Join us with Captain Al Maroney


MONDAY
Learn the Law Enforcement perspective APRIL 19TH
Understand the Deaf Culture perspective 6:00PM to 8:00pm
Share your experiences
Let’s work toward developing a positive
relationship with our local police officers

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center


5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno CA 93710
225-3323 V, 225-0415 TTY, info@dhhsc.org
Law Enforcement
and
The Deaf
Community

Deaf Police
Cultural Cultural
Sensitivity Sensitivity
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Deaf person on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Police Officer on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Communication—Is there a need for a Sign Language Interpreter?
• Handcuffs—In front to allow communication or behind for the Officer’s safety?

Join us with Captain Al Maroney


MONDAY
Learn the Law Enforcement perspective APRIL 19TH
Understand the Deaf Culture perspective 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Share your experiences
Let’s work toward developing a positive
relationship with our local police officers

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center


5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno CA 93710
225-3323 V, 225-0415 TTY, info@dhhsc.org
Law Enforcement
and
The Deaf
Community

Deaf Police
Cultural Cultural
Sensitivity Sensitivity
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Deaf person on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Is it acceptable to tap a Police Officer on the shoulder to get their attention?
• Communication—Is there a need for a Sign Language Interpreter?
• Handcuffs—In front to allow communication or behind for the Officer’s safety?

Join us with Captain Al Maroney


MONDAY
Learn the Law Enforcement perspective APRIL 19TH
Understand the Deaf Culture perspective 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Share your experiences
Let’s work toward developing a positive
relationship with our local police officers

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center


5340 N. Fresno Street, Fresno CA 93710
225-3323 V, 225-0415 TTY, info@dhhsc.org

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