Department of Homeland Security directive on agency wide implementation of Section 1367 VAWA confidentiality provisions.
Manual: Training Manual for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Training manual for law enforcement and prosecutors on U visa certification and language access. Includes the U Visa Certification Toolkit.
[pdf] Attorney General Guidelines for Victim Witness Assistance (2005) (+)
[pdf] Blue Card: Screening Tool for Victims Who Qualify for Immigration Protective Relief (March 2, 2018) (+)
Questions for eligibility for protective relief under VAWA, Battered Spouse Waiver, T Visa, and U Visas, as well as information on language access.
[pdf] Building Trusting Relationships: A Guide for Advocates/Attorneys Working With Law Enforcement On U-Visa Certification Issues (+)
A flowchart of options for advocates and attorneys that seek to collaborate with LE on U-Visa certification cases. This flowchart describes how to build a trusting relationship as an advocate or attorney working with law enforcement on u-visa certification issues.
[pdf] Chapter 1.4: Laws Governing Law Enforcement Agency Provision of Language Assistance to Limited English Proficient Persons (+)
Outline with links of laws governing law enforcement agency provision of language assistance to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals.
[pdf] Chapter 1.6: Working Effectively with Telephone Interpreters (+)
This brief guide provides law enforcement officers with useful information when using telephone interpreters to communicate with persons who are limited English proficient (LEP).
[pdf] Collection of U-Visa News Articles (November 7, 2017) (+)
A list of news articles intended as references to assist law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and other U visa certifiers to better understand the U visa program and their role as U-visa certifiers.
[pdf] Comparing Forms of Immigration Relief for Immigrant Victims of Crime (+)
This chart has been developed as a tool to help advocates, attorneys, judges, law enforcement and other professionals to promote a basic understanding of how various forms of immigration relief available to help immigrant crime victims and children differ. The chart compares eligibility requirements, access to employment authorization and lawful permanent residency, and the application process.
[pdf] Department of Homeland Security Policy Answers to Law Enforcement Reasons for Not Certifying (+)
This document presents a list of many questions frequently asked by government agencies considering U visa certification. For each of the often reported reasons that agencies provide for not certifying the documents lists provides correct information in response to that question based on citations to information from published DHS policies, publications, regulations, regulatory history, statutes, roll call videos and training materials.
[pdf] Department of Homeland Security: U Visa Immigration Relief for Victims of Certain Crimes: An Overview for Law Enforcement (February 2017) (+)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a tool that provides an overview for law enforcement and other government agencies (including judges) authorized by the U Visa statutes, regulations and policies to sign U visa certifications. The overview describes the role of a certifier, what constitutes U Visa criminal activity, which government agencies are eligible to certify, who can sign a certification, when a certification may be signed, tips for completing the certification, and includes phone numbers, websites and resources available to assist certifiers from DHS and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[pdf] DHS Broadcast Message on New 384 Class of Admission Code (December 1, 2010) (+)
Broadcast from the Department of Homeland Security to DHS personnel on the creation of the Class of Admission “384” code in the Central Index System, that alerts personnel of an immigrant victim who is protected by VAWA confidentiality protections.
[pdf] DHS Enforcement Priorities, Courthouse Enforcement and Sensitive Location Policies and Memoranda Information for State Court Judges (December 27, 2021) (+)
The purpose of this bench card is to inform courts about DHS protections available to all immigrants who are litigants, crime victims, children or witness in court proceedings from immigration enforcement at courthouses. The bench card provides an overview of the forms of immigration relief created for immigrant survivors of crime and/or abuse, outlines DHS enforcement priorities, discusses how prosecutorial discretion will be exercised, describes which parents, children, family members, guardians, and other litigants will and will not likely be subject to immigration enforcement, discusses policies governing enforcement of civil immigration laws at courthouses, and presents information locations protected from immigration enforcement that will be useful to state court judges drafting visitation exchange, protection orders, criminal case bond orders and range other court orders.
[pdf] DHS Immigration Detainer – Notice of Action (+)
Example of Department of Homeland Security form intended to give notice to the individual and law enforcement for reason of detention. (DHS Form I-247)
[pdf] DHS Proteccions Para Las Víctimas Inmigrantes (Protections for Immigrant Victims)(Marzo 1, 2017) (+)
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ha producido una infografía que provee un resumen de protecciones legales para víctimas de crimen quien son adultos y niños. Esta infografía provee protección sobre inmigración para víctimas que sufren abuso en los estados unidos y/o en el extranjero. Las formas de alivio son: VAWA auto petición, Visa U, Visa T, Presencia Continua, Estado Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil (SIJS) y Asilo. Esta infografía tiene enlaces al sitio de web de DHS con materiales de entrenamiento e información sobre estos programas, formas de aplicaciones e instrucciones producido por el gobierno.
[pdf] DHS PROTEÇÕES PARA VÍTIMAS IMIGRANTES – (Protections for Immigrant Victims) [pdf] (+)
O Departamento de Segurança Interna produziu uma infográfico que fornece um resumo das proteções legais para vítimas de crimes que são adultos e crianças. Este infográfico fornece proteção de imigração para vítimas de abuso nos Estados Unidos e / ou no exterior. As formas de alívio são: VAWA, visto U, visto T, presença contínua, status […]
[pdf] DHS Protections for Immigrant Victims – Chinese (+)
DHS Protections for Immigrant Victims – Chinese 对遭受犯罪行为侵害的移民的保护
[pdf] DHS U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide Updated November 30, 2015 (+)
Updated November 30, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security published an updated resource guide to clarify and further explain the role of certifying agencies in the U and T visa application process. This guide addresses concerns, answers common questions, and provides accurate information on signing I-918B and I-914B forms for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and other government agencies qualified to sign U visa certifications such as the EEOC, federal and state labor departments, adult and child protective services, and any other eligible agencies that have criminal, civil, or administrative investigative or prosecutorial authority. The guide provides information on what U and T visas are, discusses U visa qualifying criminal activities and severe forms of trafficking in persons, explains the standard for “helpfulness” and “reasonable request for assistance”, and has many more important tips and information about the U and T visa.
[pdf] Dos and Don’ts to Help Law Enforcement Identify Victims, Witnesses, and Other Persons Who Are Limited English Proficient and Need An Interpreter (May 16, 2017) (+)
This document provides general Dos and Don’ts for law enforcement officers that assist in detecting whether a person is limited English proficient (LEP) and needs an interpreter to communicate fully and effectively with law enforcement officials. This tool will also help law enforcement officials determine whether they believe an interpreter would facilitate accurate communication and the officer wishes to have an interpreter to ensure accuracy in police reports and investigations.
[pdf] Executive Summary: Blue Campaign Stakeholder Meeting with Senior Counselor Alice Hill (+)
On December 10, 2010, Alice Hill, Senior Counselor to the Secretary of Homeland Security, hosted a meeting with stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking. The meeting was the second stakeholder meeting of the DHS Blue Campaign to combat human trafficking, launched in July of 2010. The Blue Campaign’s mission is “To harness the authorities and resources of the Department of Homeland Security to deter human trafficking by increasing awareness, protecting victims, and contributing to a robust criminal justice response.” The meeting focused on current projects of the Blue Campaign as well as future deliverables. Invitees included representatives from throughout the federal government, state and local law enforcement, non-governmental organizations, foreign governments, the United States Congress, the private sector, and the general public.
[pdf] Form I-914, Supplement B, Declaration (Certification) of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Trafficking in Persons (Januaryy 18, 2017) (+)
This form should be completed by Federal, State, or local enforcement authorities, prosecutors, judges or other government officials for victims applying for T visas under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, Public Law 106-386, as amended.
[pdf] Form I-918 Supplement A: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient (March 2017) (+)
Form I-918 Supplement A: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient (March 2017)
[pdf] Form I-918 Supplement B: U Nonimmigrant Status Certification (December, 2021) (+)
In March of 2017 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released a new U Visa Certification Form for to be used by law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, commissioners, magistrates, the EEOC, the Department of Labor and other U visa certifying agencies. Form I-918 Supplement B: U Nonimmigrant Status Certification
[pdf] Form I-918: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (+)
Blank Sample Form I-918: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
[pdf] Glossary of Terms (November 15, 2017) (+)
This glossary includes descriptions of the most commonly used immigration terms that police officers may encounter when working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other U-visa listed criminal activities.
[pdf] Guidance on Providing Language Assistance to Other Law Enforcement Organizations (+)
2012 Memorandum from U.S. Customs and Border Protection addressing CBP protocol if a Federal, state, or local law enforcement organization (other than DHS) requests assistance from CBS on a need for language translation.
[pdf] How Law Enforcement Is Using the U-Visa: Practice Brief (+)
Law enforcement agencies increasingly recognize the value of the U-visa (officially known as “U” nonimmigrant status) as a community-policing and crime-fighting tool. This type of visa provides temporary legal status to immigrant crime victims in the United States who are helpful to law enforcement. Since 2009, Vera’s Center on Immigration and Justice and the nonprofit organization Legal Momentum have worked together as the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice Partnership and have trained personnel from dozens of law enforcement agencies on how to use the U-visa. This brief describes current practice, including common obstacles for law enforcement and benefits of using the tool, to encourage more effective use of the U-visa.
[pdf] Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Victims’ Access to the Criminal Justice System: The Importance of Collaboration (April 30, 2013) (+)
Fact Sheet highlighting findings from a national survey NIWAP conducted documenting immigrant crime victims’ experiences when they called the police for help in domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking cases. The findings provide data on the use of qualified interpreters at crime scenes by police and law enforcement barriers to U visa certification. In communities where established collaborative relationships between law enforcement and victim advocates and attorneys existed, law enforcement was significantly more likely to sign U visa certifications and more likely to provide language assess for limited English proficient crime victims at crime scenes.
[pdf] Immigrant Victims in the Justice System (+)
Flow chart illustrating the importance of providing support for immigrant victims seeking help from the justice system and the many different types of justice system cases immigrant victims encounter as they turn to the justice system for help. The systems immigrant and LEP victims need support navigating include: immigration, domestic violence/ arrest incident, family court, benefits, and protection orders (civil court process).
[pdf] Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes (+)
Produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security covering Violence Against Women Act self-petitions, U visas and T visas. Information on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has been added by the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, American University, Washington College of Law. Downloadable one page (two sided brochure) available in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, and Chinese.
[pdf] Immigration Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes (Continued Presence, T and U Visas) (+)
Information for law enforcement officials on immigration relief for victims of human trafficking and other crimes. This document contains information about the forms of immigration relief and the distinct roles that HSI, USCIS, and law enforcement officials play in assisting victims.
[pdf] Instructions for Form I-918 Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (+)
Instructions for Form I-918 Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
[pdf] Instructions for Form I-918 Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification (December 2021) (+)
Instructions for Form I-918 Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification. (New Form December, 2021)
[pdf] Interpreting Exercise (+)
Interactive training exercise for language interpretation.
[pdf] Language Identification Card “I speak…” (May 2019) (+)
This language identification guide is a tool for law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies to identify the language of individuals they encounter who do not speak English. I Speak was adapted by Raksha, Inc and Tapestri, Inc through a grant with Dekalb Magistrate’s Court’s Compliance Court Project. It is based on the I Speak booklet created by a partnership effort of the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Ohio Criminal Justice Service. This adaptation of the I speak guide contains the many more languages than other versions of this important I speak tool. (May 2019)
Law Enforcement, Prosecutor and T and U Visa Certifier Training Materials
Most of the documents in this section and the trainings provided to law enforcement and prosecutors listed at the end of this section were supported by grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, The Bureau of Justice Assistance and/or the Training and Technical Assistance Center of the Office of Victims of Crime of the […]
[pdf] Model Policy for Interactions with Immigrant Victims of Crime and Human Trafficking & Signing of U Visa Certifications and T Visa Declarations (+)
This proposed model policy was developed under a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and in consultation with law enforcement leadership from multiple jurisdictions and with input from officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies from across the country. Please also review the discussion paper that accompanies this Model policy. https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/discussion-paper-model-policy-u-visa-certification-may-2016
[pdf] Model U-Visa Certification Protocol for Law Enforcement Agencies (+)
Sample U Visa Certification Policy for law enforcement agencies developed with funding from BJA and OVW.
[pdf] National Association of Judiciary Interpreters & Translators Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (+)
This code of conduct developed by the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators is a model code used by interpreters across the country. Law enforcement officials, courts, attorneys and advocates using interpreters often ask/require that interpreters with whom they work agree to follow this code when providing interpretation and translation services.
The function of court interpreters and translators is to remove the language barrier to the extent possible, so that such persons’ access to justice is the same as that of similarly-situated English speakers for whom no such barrier exists. The degree of trust that is placed in court interpreters and the magnitude of their responsibility necessitate high, uniform ethical standards that will both guide and protect court
[pdf] National Survey of Service Providers on Police Response to Immigrant Crime Victims, U Visa Certification and Language Access (April 16, 2013) (+)
This report explores police responses to immigrant victims of crime from the perspectives of various service providers, including legal services, pro bono attorneys, social service organizations, domestic violence/sexual assault programs, law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices. The data presented are based on the results of a nationwide survey of organizations serving immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. We assess the effect that a history of ongoing collaboration between victim and legal services agencies and law enforcement has on U Visa certification practices and language access to the justice system. The paper also examines the experiences of working with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients and language access in the field and during legal procedures. A key focus of this paper is to identify factors that support improved access to culturally and linguistically appropriate resources and services, including the identification of systemic barriers that impede access.
[pdf] National Survey on Types of Criminal Activities: Experienced By U-Visa Recipients (November 29, 2011) (+)
Results from a national survey of 220 legal services, pro bono law firms, advocates, law school clinical programs and others providing help to immigrant victims who have been granted U-visa immigration relief by DHS. The goal of this survey was to obtain provide a picture of the types of criminal activities suffered by immigrant crime victims receiving U-visas.
[pdf] Programs Open to Immigrant Victims and All Immigrants Without Regard to Immigration Status (July 23, 2015) (+)
This brochure contains a list of programs for the protection of life, safety and public health, as well as legal services, which are available to immigrants regardless of their immigration status.
[pdf] Promoting Accurate and Effective Communication with Limited English Proficient Persons: Law Enforcement and Community Safety Benefits (+)
Instructor guide for having effective communication with limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. Training for law enforcement crime scene investigators and first responders.
[pdf] Prosecutorial Discretion: Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs (+)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 2011 Memorandum setting forth the policies that direct the use of prosecutorial discretion in cases involving victims of and witnesses to crimes, including crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. It includes protections from removal for individuals involved in efforts related to the protection of their civil rights. This document establishes DHS priorities for victim protection and summarizes and contains links to Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies of importance to immigrant crime victim cases.
[pdf] Q and A: Immigration Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes (+)
This Q and A was developed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the DHS Blue Campaign to assist law enforcement officials (e.g. police, prosecutors, child or adult protective services) in U-visa certification and T visa endorsement. Information includes frequently asked questions on immigration relief for victims for human trafficking and other crimes. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for administering immigration benefits to victims of human trafficking and other serious crimes, in addition to upholding U.S. immigration law. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicates T and U visas, which help protect immigrant victims of human trafficking and other crimes.
[pdf] Questions to Use for Crime Scene Identification of Limited English Proficient (LEP) (May 16, 2017) (+)
These are sample introductory questions that an officer can ask when meeting a person that is potentially LEP. They are based on scenarios that an officer will likely encounter during his or her patrol. The goal is to ask questions that are not related to information the officer may need to for a criminal case, that can build rapport with victims and witnesses and avoid yes/no questions helping officers assess the need for a qualified interpreter to help LEP persons communicate with law enforcement and promote accuracy of police reports and criminal investigations.
[pdf] Resource List (+)
Resources list for U Visa certification.
[pdf] Sample Designee Letter – Pdf (+)
Sample letter to be signed by the head of a government agency signing U visa certifications in which the head of the agency specifies the positions or names of supervisory staff to whom the head of the agency is delegating U visa signing authority. This sample form can be used by Police Chief, Sheriff, Prosecutor, District Attorney, head of child or adult protective services agency or other government agency head. This sample is provided in word and should be transferred to department or agency stationary. It is recommended that when the authority signing U visa certifications for the agency is not the head of the agency that a copy of the designation letter be provided to the immigrant crime victim along with the U visa certification form.
[pdf] Sample Limited English Proficiency Guidelines from the Office of Justice Programs (+)
This is a sample set of guidelines for law enforcement agency best practices for language access.
[pdf] Sample: Media Advisory for Law Enforcement Training (+)
Provides a press release template law enforcement agencies can use for outreach on the U visa in the agencies jurisdiction.
[pdf] Steps for Obtaining Interpreters – Law Enforcement (August 21, 2016) (+)
This tool provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Justice recommendations regarding steps law enforcement officers should take when they encounter limited English proficient (LEP) persons and the process for obtaining qualified interpreters. What police may do in exigent circumstances is discussed as is the importance of obtaining a qualified interpreter once the scene is secure and the officer is taking information that will be included in the police report or part of the criminal investigation in the case.
[pdf] The Importance of the U-visa as a Crime-Fighting Tool for Law Enforcement Officials (December 3, 2012) (+)
The U-visa has become an important crime fighting tool that helps law enforcement officials, including police, sheriffs, and prosecutors across the country to build trust with immigrant crime victims and their communities. In this report, law enforcement officials describe the ways in which the U-visa has helped them in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting crime in their communities. (December 13, 2012).
[pdf] U visa Certification and T visa Declaration Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors (August 30, 2021) (+)
By providing U‐visa certifications and T visa declarations law enforcement and prosecution officials add to their arsenal of crime fighting tools when immigrant victims feel safer coming forward to report crimes. This document provides the following background information on the U‐visa and T visa programs: an overview of the U‐visa and T visa; Quick Reference guides on the U and T visas, Statutory and Regulatory Background on U and T visas, Flow Charts, Protections for Family Members, Frequently Asked Questions, Timelines, Sample forms, Model policies, Screening tools, DHS brochures and infographics, and links to resource materials and news articles on U and T visa certification.
[pdf] U Visa Certifications, T visa Declarations, and Continued Presence: Range of Potential Certifiers at the Local, State, and Federal Government Levels (December 30, 2021) (+)
This publication explores the range of potential certifiers whom judges should be aware of who can sign U visa and T visa certification in the court’s jurisdiction with whom the court can play a leadership role in encouraging certification by all authorized agencies. This helps attorneys and advocates working with immigrant victims identify the full range of authorized certifiers in any particular case to whom they can turn for certification. This document connects readers to training manuals for judges, law enforcement, prosecutors and Adult Protective Services agency staff that provide an overview of the U and T visa programs and detailed questions and answers for certifying agencies, and for judges who want to learn more about U and T visa certification. Additionally, this publication describes the availability of continued presence as an important option for immigrant victims of human trafficking offering protection soon after a trafficking victim has been identified that is available to human trafficking victims who could be potential witnesses in trafficking investigations or prosecutions. This document provides links to DHS publications on these subjects.
[pdf] U Visa Helpfulness Case Scenarios (+)
These scenarios serve as a training tool for police, prosecutors, judges, and other officials to assist in identifying and addressing issues that arise in accessing helpfulness for U visa certification purposes.
[pdf] U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide (+)
Department of Homeland Security resource guide clarifies and explains the role of certifying agencies in the U visa application process. This guide was published by DHS to provide accurate information on signing I-918B forms for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and other government agencies qualified to sign U visa certifications such as the EEOC, federal and state labor departments, adult and child protective services, and any other eligible agencies that have criminal, civil, or administrative investigative or proprietorial authority. The guide provides information about what a U visa is, how law enforcement and government agencies have a special role in certification, tips on filling out the form, and contains answers to frequently asked questions.
[pdf] U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide for Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Law Enforcement (January 2012) (+)
This is the original version of the U visa resource guide published by DHS it is available on the DHS website at https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs_u_visa_certification_guide.pdf. It was updated in 2015 to include more information to address questions certifiers were commonly asking for clarification from DHS and to expand the guide to be more useful to judicial certifiers and certifiers from state and federal government agencies who were not police or prosecutors. The updated version of this guide is available at https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/dhs-updated-u-certification-resource-guide-2015/
[pdf] U Visa Quick-Reference for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors (March 24, 2021) (+)
Part of the U Visa Certification Toolkit for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors. This quick reference guide assists law enforcement and prosecutors summarizing the U visa certification and is based on the DHS U and T Certification Resource Guide.
[pdf] U-Visa Application Victim Flow Chart (+)
U-visa Application Victim Flow Chart to determine eligibility
[pdf] U-Visa Legal Advocacy: Overview of Effective Policies and Practices (December 12, 2013) (+)
This policy brief provides an overview of successful collaborations that lead to improved access to U visa certification for immigrant crime victims. A review of the experiences reported by grantee organizations of the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program, administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) found that successful collaborations with law enforcement agencies that grantees built over time, working on a range of domestic violence and sexual assault issue, led to more positive outcomes for immigrant survivors seeking U visa collaborations. This policy brief contains illustrations and recommendations for best practices for building sustainable collaborations that benefit law enforcement, immigrant victims, advocates, attorneys and the communities.
[pdf] U-Visa: “Helpfulness” Checklist (+)
This checklist has been developed to assist police, prosecutors, judges, commissioners, magistrates and other U visa certifying officials in identifying the wide range of ways an immigrant crime victim can provide helpfulness to justice system officials and government agencies in detection, investigation, prosecution, conviction or sentencing of U visa listed criminal activity. The document includes citations to U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies, regulations, guidance and training materials on U visa certification and helpfulness. A national team of law enforcement, prosecutors and judicial trainers with expertise and experience on the U visa contributed to the development of the list of examples of helpfulness included in this document based on their experience and expertise.
[pdf] U.S. Department of Justice: Model Police Department Directive: Limited English Proficiency Guidelines (+)
The Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice developed a model police on language access for police departments. The model was developed out of the settlement agreements DOJ reached when it brought enforcement actions against police departments for failure to provide language access to limited English proficient individuals. This model policy has been adopted by police departments and serves as a guide for DOJ expectations of what police departments policies on language access should be.
[pdf] USCIS Policy Manual Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Dec 14 2016) (+)
This document is the training manual developed by USCIS used by USCIS officials responsible for adjudicating Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
[pdf] Why Using an Interpreter is Beneficial to Law Enforcement (August 21, 2016) (+)
This document outlines the benefits to law enforcement officers of identifying LEP persons language access needs at crime scenes and during criminal investigations. These benefits include improving officer and crime scene safety, improving the likelihood of a successful prosecution, and ensuring that officers fully capture helpful statements from victims and witnesses.