Hispanic Liaison

Enlace de la Policia de Annapolis

Se Habla Espanol

La Oficina de Enlace Latino aquí es para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de seguridad de la comunidad latina y aumentar la confianza y la comunicación entre la comunidad latina y el Departamento de Policía de Annapolis (APD).

• Estamos aquí para ayudar a los latinos residentes entender las leyes y costumbres culturales que permitan a la comunidad a ser responsables y miembros productivos de la sociedad.
• Ofrecemos un lugar para la comunidad latina a buscar ayuda y denunciar los delitos sin temor a la deportación.
• Tratamos de mejorar la confianza y la cooperación entre la comunidad latina y de la APD.
• Les damos a los residentes un mejor acceso a recursos valiosos.
• Ayudamos a la gente a comprender el proceso legal, tanto en materia penal y los casos relacionados con el tráfico.
• Ofrecemos la traducción y la interpretación de asistencia a la APD, por lo que es más fácil para la comunidad latina para reportar crímenes.
• Nos llevará a cabo del hogar y de negocio de la visita de proporcionar capacitación a la comunidad latina para informarles de los programas siempre comprar la APD y Servicios a la Comunidad.
• Llevamos a cabo actividades de divulgación, la ciudad, a la comunidad latina.

Goal

The Latino Liaison Office is here to help meet the safety needs of the Latino community and to increase the trust and communication between Latino community and Annapolis Police Department (APD).

• We are here to help Annapolis Latino residents understand Maryland laws, and cultural customs allowing the community to become responsible and productive members of society.
• We provide a place for the Latino community to seek help and report crimes without fear of deportation.
• We seek to improve trust and cooperation between the Latino community and the APD.
• We give residents a better access to valuable resources.
• We help people understand the legal process, both in criminal and traffic related cases.
• We provide interpretation and translation assistance to APD, making it easier for the Latino community to report crimes.
• We will conduct home and business visit’s providing training to the Latino community to inform them of the programs provided by the APD and Community Services.
• We conduct outreach, citywide, to the Latino community.

Provisions

The Hispanic Liaisons Office of the Annapolis Police Department is located at:
199 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

The office is available on a daily basis to receive telephone calls from Spanish speaking residents. Callers are referred to the proper person(s) or agencies to address their needs. Interpretation is rendered as needed to at least begin the process. Non-Spanish speakers also may call in if they are dealing with a Spanish speaker, and telephone interpretation is provided to address any immediate concerns. The liaison also mediates many disputes between English and non-English speakers when possible.

The Hispanic Liaisons Office provides walk in service for issues that can not be resolved over the phone. Spanish speaking residents often use this service to file police reports for non-immediate matters requiring a police report. Officers that encounter Spanish speaking residents in the field may refer them to the walk-in service for non - immediate matters as well. While the primary concern is law-enforcement issues, the Liaison often can provide referral assistance for many and varied other concerns. Appointments are not necessary, but appointments may be made for the more in-depth matters. For those who do not wish to meet at the Police Station, appointments can be made to meet elsewhere.