Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel

By William C. Harvey

This book can help English-speakingpolice whose duties take them into Hispanic communities. It is also designed for use by public safety workers, correction officers, parole officers, firefighters, court officers, and welfare and social workers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812093674
• ISBN13: 9780812093674
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.9" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Buy it if you're in law enforcement

I can't wait for the new edition to come out in January -- IT'S COMING WITH 2 AUDIO CD's. My copy is completely worn out, and it's loaned out to other guys in the department all the time. As a trainer, I need to know Spanish words that relate to several different departments. This is the ONLY COMPLETE book out there. I think the City is thinking about buying one for everyone on the force.

First rate primer in conversational Spanish

As an attorney whose practice is concentrated in criminal defense, I have been studying Spanish via a Berlitz cassette course (which I also highly recommend) as well as with several books and manuals. This is the best self study book I have used so far. The book is set out so you can systematically learn basic Spanish or, you can readily find the proper phrases for a specific situation. Although designed for police, parole officers, court personnel, etc., I have found this book extremely useful in my practice. Indeed, I am beginning to break into conversations, in Spanish, between clients and the court appointed interpreter. I am developing the ability to explain to my clients (albeit simplistically) what is going on in court. I can even carry on a simple phone conversation and get something worthwhile accomplished in the conversation. The book both teaches how to speak Spanish and provides quick phrases for various situations. This book is my bible.