Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement: Essentiial Words and Phrases for Ploice Officers and Law Enforcement Professionals (Quick Spanish Series) [Paperback]

Dees David (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071460179 | ISBN-13: 978-0071460170 | Publication Date: September 26, 2005 | Edition: 1

The most accessible Spanish language guide for police officers and law enforcement officials

Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement makes it easier than ever for you to acquire basic Spanish language skills. The book features more than 2,000 key words and phrases in the most easy-to-use format, along with bilingual scenarios based on situations commonly encountered during the course of your duties.

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The only Spanish-language guide exclusively for those sworn to protect and serve

There's no substitute for clear communication when you're on the job. That's why in an America where one in five citizens speaks Spanish, it is vitally important that all law enforcement professionals possess basic Spanish-language skills. Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement makes it easier than ever for you to acquire those skills with a bottom-line format that uses simple language.

Written by an author who has been teaching Spanish to law enforcement professionals for more than a decade, this compact quick-reference guide arms you with all the essential Spanish words and phrases you need to do your job. More important, it gives them to you in the context of dozens of real-life scenarios--from a traffic accident to a criminal trespass, from a homicide to a disturbing the peace call.

A Spanish-language guide for true American heroes, Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement delivers:

• More than 2,000 words and phrases in a concise, easy-to-navigate phrasebook format
• Important vocabulary for patrol, investigations, narcotics, jail, fish and game, dispatch, and more
• Pronunciation keys that get you speaking with confidence right away
• Easy-to-use phonetic translations of Spanish words
• Bilingual dialogs based on a wide range of real-life scenarios
• A bilingual Miranda warning and important field interview questions
• Useful information on Latino culture, survival tips, and street Spanish

About the Author

David B. Dees teaches Spanish at police departments, fire departments, sheriff's departments, and colleges throughout California. He also has developed specialized Spanish instruction programs for law enforcement and emergency responders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071460179
• ISBN-13: 978-0071460170
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #571,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I specialize in teaching Spanish to law enforcement personnel and emergency responders. I have writtten training materials that are being used in classes all over the USA. I have been doing this for the past 15 years in Ventura County, California and in Los Angeles. I have developed and taught practical classes for deputies, police officers and cadets at Ventura County Sheriff's Department, as well as for firefighters and paramedics at Santa Monica Fire Department. Before, I traveled a lot, my wife and I lived in Spain 7 years and I taught Spanish, French, Russian and ESL during my long teaching career. I was married 30 years to a great French gal who recently died from lung cancer. I have a wonderful girlfriend. I speak English, Spanish, French and Russian. I'm 65 and I'm living an interesting life!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great investment, January 18, 2007

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Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement was one of the best books I have ever bought. I recomend it for any law enforcement professional who is looking for some basic skills in the spanish language. Not only is the book a good tool to carry in the squad car, but it would also be a good investment for a department to keep a few copies just in case. The book even has start to finish investigation questions for crime scenses such as burglary, assault, rape etc. However, I had to give the book only 4 stars, because I needed a chapter devoted to the booking process for a correctional setting, but I still will continue to use the book as a basic reference. Order your copy today!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good reference, April 20, 2009

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This review is from: Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement: Essentiial Words and Phrases for Ploice Officers and Law Enforcement Professionals (Quick Spanish Series) (Paperback)

This is a very good reference book. It is much better than carrying around an entire dictionary filled with words you won't use. There is a very good section about real life scenarios. Very in depth coverage of words that are also written phonetically