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“Back up! I said back up!”
Most law enforcement language programs rely on written multiple-choice exams. An officer can get 100% on a written test about Miranda rights but still pronounce “You have the right to remain silent” as “You have da right to remain silent” (dropping the definite article “the,” a common error for speakers of Slavic or Asian languages).
In an increasingly globalized world, law enforcement officers—from customs agents to patrol officers—require precise language skills to manage international cooperation and diverse communities. "Campaign: English for Law Enforcement"