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Police Officer's Guide When in Contact with People Who Have Mental Retardation |
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This concise, practical set of guidelines is designed to help police officers, sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement personnel interact fairly and appropriately with people with mental retardation who are either victims or perpetrators of crimes. Tips for distinguishing between mental retardation and mental illness are included. The guide also offers advice on protecting the Miranda rights of people with mental retardation during arrest and interview sessions. Suggestions for possible wordings of interview questions are given. Type of material: brochure Size/length: 3-1/2x 8 inches, 8 panels Cost: free download or $23.42 for 100 print copies Format(s): print document and Internet document Recommended for: criminal justice system personnel, domestic violence and disability advocates Copyright: ©1996, The Arc Available from: The Arc Phone: (817) 261-6003 Download from: Note: Print copies can be ordered
in bulk from The Arc web site store at
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