Interpretation and Translation Best Practice for Law Enforcement Working With Immigrant Crime Victims and Witnesses (Part 2 of 2).

In this episode, Leslye Orloff, Director of NIWAP at the American University Washington College of Law, Detective Shelli Sonnenberg from the Boise, Idaho Police Department, and Investigator Michael LaRiviere from the Salem, Massachusetts Police Department continue their conversation around how law enforcement agencies can effectively use interpreters and translators to ensure successful outcomes in criminal investigations and prosecutions involving limited English proficient crime victims and witnesses. They discuss the best practices for working with an interpreter, how to get the most accurate information, and reflect on past experiences with interpretation and translation issues, sharing lessons learned from real cases. They end with tips on how to bring interpretation and translation resources to other law enforcement agencies.

 

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