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Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons: An Independent Study Package

Law enforcement interviews serve as legitimate forms of criminal investigation when interpreted accurately. Confessed information is valuable in many cases as long as it is reliable. The reliability of the confessed information should not be compromised by inadequate interpretation. It is vital that interpreters working in law enforcement settings be trained and educated in order to provide accurate and impartial interpretations that do not violate the rights of Deaf people or compromise the case built by law enforcement officers. This study guide is designed to help you gain depth and understanding of the laws, protocol, and best practices related to interpreting when law enforcement officers are involved.

This study guide is a companion to the manual, Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons by Tara Potterveld. By using this study guide with the manual, both hearing and Deaf interpreters can earn up to 8.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in the area of professional/legal studies.

This study guide is designed to be used by hearing and Deaf individuals or small study groups working with RID approved sponsors, or in classrooms as part of an overall curriculum.

Steps to Complete this Independent Study 

1. Register and pay for the specific Law Enforcement Independent Study track you wish to take.

2. Complete and sign the Independent Study plan in the activity. 

3.. Download and submit the Independent Study plan to RID HQ, by email to webinars@rid.org.  

4.. RID HQ will review the Independent Study plan and email you with the information you’ll need to proceed within two to three business days of receipt. Once the Independent Study plan is approved, you can commence your work on the Independent Study. 

5. When you have completed all of the required work for the Independent Study, submit your completed materials to RID HQ, by email at webinars@rid.org. Your completed Independent Study will be evaluated and the CEUs added to your Education History within 60 days of receipt.

  • Law Enforcement Independent Study Guide - Track D (Study Guide ONLY)
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Independent Study Guide - Track D: complementing the text of Law Enforcement by Tara Potterveld.Independent Study Guide - Track D: complementing the text of Law Enforcement by Tara Potterveld. For this track, you are required to find an appropriate mentor to work with you on interpretations of legal concepts. The mentor that you choose should either hold SC:L, CLIP-R, or CDI certification. If this is not possible, work with RID HQ to identify an appropriate mentor. This track may be completed one-on-one, with a small study group, or as part of a classroom curriculum. The meetings with your mentor can be either face-to-face or conducted with a mentor outside of your area by using internet technology or sending DVDs through the mail. The Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons book is needed to complete the study guide. If you already have the book you may purchase the study guide here through the Continuing Education Center. If you need to purchase the book you must purchase the book and study guide bundle through the membership portal at https://myaccount.rid.org/Sales/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx.

  • Law Enforcement Independent Study Guide - Track C (Study Guide ONLY)
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Independent Study Guide - Track C: complementing the text of Law Enforcement by Tara Potterveld. Track C has one hundred questions that correspond to the ten specific chapters in the manual, Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons. The questions in these tracks include multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blanks, and brief written answers. The Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons book is needed to complete the study guide. If you already have the book you may purchase the study guide here through the Continuing Education Center. If you need to purchase the book you must purchase the book and study guide bundle through the membership portal at https://myaccount.rid.org/Sales/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx.

  • Law Enforcement Independent Study Guide - Track B (Study Guide ONLY)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Independent Study Guide - Track B: complementing the text of Law Enforcement by Tara Potterveld. Track B has one hundred questions that correspond to the ten specific chapters in the manual, Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons. The questions in these tracks include multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blanks, and brief written answers. The Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons book is needed to complete the study guide. If you already have the book you may purchase the study guide here through the Continuing Education Center. If you need to purchase the book you must purchase the book and study guide bundle through the membership portal at https://myaccount.rid.org/Sales/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx.

  • Law Enforcement Independent Study Guide - Track A (Study Guide ONLY)
    Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Independent Study Guide - Track A: complementing the text of Law Enforcement by Tara Potterveld. Track A has one hundred questions that correspond to the ten specific chapters in the manual, Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons. The questions in these tracks include multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blanks, and brief written answers. The Law Enforcement Interpreting for Deaf Persons book is needed to complete the study guide. If you already have the book you may purchase the study guide here through the Continuing Education Center. If you need to purchase the book you must purchase the book and study guide bundle through the membership portal at https://myaccount.rid.org/Sales/Catalog/ProductSearch.aspx.