Joe Blanco's Survival Street Spanish for Police Officers (Spanish Edition) [Plastic Comb]

Joe Blanco (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 1996

This book is designed to assist the police officer in serving the needs of the Latino community. Through lessons concerning basic concepts, job-related responsibilities (interrogations, arrests, traffic stops etc.), and Latino family, danger expressions, and gang information, Survival Street Spanish for Police Officers prepares the police officer for every call scenario. Throughout the United States -- encompassing all of the minute variations of the Spanish language -- this manual is a vital tool in improving Spanish relations with local police. In addition to usual police duties, this book also concentrates on officer safety.

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"Glad I took [the] course, it really helps!" -- P.O. Bill Nato

"I just wanted to thank [Mr. Blanco] for the Spanish class. The class was one of the best classes I have attended." -- Michael Rainey, Anderson County (SC) Fire Department)

"I really would like to thank [Mr. Blanco] for taking the time to teach [his] Spanish class for law enforcement." -- Aaron L. Wade, Jr., SWAT Officer

About the Author

Jose Blanco, born in Santa Clara, Cuba, moved to Miami, Florida at the age of 6. By his adolescence, Blanco was living in the northeast; he eventually settled in the Bronx section of New York City. During this time, Blanco learned "Street Spanish", the slang-Spanish dialect used by over 80% of Spanish-speaking people in the United States. Blanco, graduate of LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale, New York, began translating for the private sector in 1978; in every position Blanco has held, he has been the lead consultant in Latino affairs and Spanish-to-English translations. In 1994, Blanco relocated to North Carolina where he became a police officer. Since that time, Blanco created a business dedicated to educating law enforcement officers in the use of Street Spanish. His business, Blanco Consulting, has since expanded to offer programs for telecommunicators and EMS/Fire Rescue personnel in addition to translating for DEA, the IRS, ATF, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Secret Service, NCSHP, and over 50 police departments state-wide. Officer Blanco is considered a Latino Affairs expert and is a respected member of the Governor's Commission for Hispanic/Latino Affairs in North Carolina. Among his other accreditations, Blanco's testimony has been upheld by the Federal Courts.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 76 pages
• Publisher: Blanco Consulting (December 15, 1996)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0970255519
• ISBN-13: 978-0970255518
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,257,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS COURSE IS GREAT!!!!!, April 4, 2002

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William Heath (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joe Blanco's Survival Street Spanish for Police Officers (Spanish Edition) (Plastic Comb)

This is the second book that I have gotten from Joe. As an officer in NC, I have attended one of his classes. Folks, he is the BEST spanish instructor that I have EVER had and I will take more of his classes and recommend him to anyone. I learned more spanish from him in a 5 day class than I did in 3 years worth in High School. I have ordered a second book from him to replace the one that I wore out. This is the most excellent book that you can buy. This is what this book has folks... danger words/expressions, felony traffic stops, misd traffic stops, DWI processing, intake processing, and God only knows how much more. It is worth it.