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Latino advocates: New police effort a small step forward
Quick ReadOfficers will be required to take a "Simple Spanish Commands" class.
Photo credit: Thomas A. Ferrara | Phil Ramos, left, speaks during the final public hearing of the Suffolk County Hate Crimes Task Force held at Suffolk Community College. (Oct. 6, 2009)
Latino advocates and lawmakers say while they welcome new Suffolk police directives to improve communication with non-English-speakers, the action is one small step forward to improving a long tense relationship between police and the community.
"I welcome any initiatives that help bridge the gap between the police department and the community," said Assemb. Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip). "But...
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