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An officer is indicted and prosecuted for excessive use of force as a result of contact with a grandfather who does not speak English and could not understand officer commands and suffered a paralyzing injury. Incidents such as these are tragic and costly. Many law enforcement agencies regularly interact with communities where English is not the first language. Understanding how to respond during these encounters promotes safety for everyone involved. This panel will equip agencies with key information to prevent costly mistakes in communication and better ensure integrity of investigations, deputy safety, public safety, and civil rights compliance. This interactive panel, from the Department of Justice Law Enforcement Language Access Initiative (LELAI), will include speakers from the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and law enforcement leaders, such as the Sheriff of Brown County, WI, to share best practices in an effort to prevent unfortunate and sometimes tragic outcomes.

PRESENTERS: Sheriff Todd Delain, Brown County, WI, Laureen Laglagaron, Senior Attorney, Federal Coordination and Compliance, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice

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