ADM-49 deaf or heart of hearing individuals Flashcards
According to this policy, what have some assessments determined what fraction of spoken words can be understood by speech or lip reading?
1/3
What state agency determines who is qualified as an interpreter for the MSP?
The Massachusetts commission for the deaf and hard of hearing
What should I ask an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing?
What is your preferred method of communication?
What could result in a violation of an individual civil rights and provide the potential basis for misunderstandings, problems, frustration, and embarrassment in hard of hearing situations?
Communication problems
If you have reason to believe that a person has a need to communicate with you and is deaf or hard of hearing, you must advise the person of this:
Appropriate auxiliary aids in services, including interpreters will be provided free of charge. When necessary for effective communication
these services offered will be documented.
In nonemergency situations, can an adult family member or friend interpret if the deaf person request that arrangement?
Yes, if the person agrees, and it is appropriate under the circumstances.
If a deaf person executes a waiver, such a person does so knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily, members should be certain. What does the court do?
The court must make a SPECIAL finding that a statement made by such deaf or hard of hearing person was made knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently.
What is the best practice in simple enforcement situations such as traffic stops?
A notepad and pencil may provide effective communication for individual who are deaf or hard of hearing. Members must document the steps they took to provide effective communication with deaf or hard of hearing individual.
What is almost always required during the interrogation of a suspect that is deaf or hard of hearing?
A qualified, legal, sign, language, interpreter, including a certified death interpreter is almost always required.
What are some field resources that could utilize for hard of hearing individuals?
Hand, gestures, or visual aids
Exchange of written notes
Verbal communications with an individual who can read by facing the individual, and speaking slowly and clearly
Use a computer, word processing, personal handheld, communication, device, or similar device to exchange text or messages.
What is the departments preferred method or alternative to an arrest of a hard of hearing individual?
Except in cases where arrest is mandated by law, given the complexities associated with the arrest booking and housing of a deaf or hard of hearing person members should consider exercising discretion in utilizing alternative to arrest.
That may include criminal complaint, instead of making an arrest. Decision will depend on facts and circumstances of the case.
Is a qualified interpreter needed in order for an an officer to arrest a subject where probable causes established, INDEPENDENT of INTERROGATING the deaf or hard of hearing suspect?
No, a qualified interpreter is not needed.
If probable cause to make an arrest CAN ONLY be established by QUESTIONING or interrogation of a deaf person what is needed in this situation?
For establishing probable cause to make the arrest, A QUALIFIED INTERPRETER IS NEEDED!
How should the delivery of Miranda rights be done?
Through a qualified interpreter to ensure the waiver of those rights is deemed valid by a court.
Will statements made by a deaf person, elicited without the use of a qualified interpreter be challenged in court?
Statements may be challenged in court.
