Liaisons Help Annapolis Hispanics See Another Side of Police - Annapolis

Rafael “Tony” Vasquez’ duties with the Annapolis Police Department include attending local soccer and fishing camps, hosting anti-gang youth meetings for teens and speaking before Neighborhood Watch and other community forums.

He’s one of two Hispanic liaisons with the department, charged with reaching out to the Spanish-speaking community and improving their relationships with the police.

Vasquez and partner Gus Caballero man a police substation, helping about 15 to 30 people a week. Many of their “customers” don’t speak English. They may be seeking help navigating police and legal systems, or mediating private disputes, or translation services.”*

*From: http://www.wtopnews.com
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