Police Officers Trained in Sign Language for Better Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

TABARRE, Haiti.— A sign language training session was organized at the end of May for about fifty police officers and administrative staff members of the Haitian National Police. This initiative by the institution's general directorate aims to include persons with disabilities in security strategies, according to a source close to the Haitian National Police's press and public relations department.

This training allowed participants to acquire adequate knowledge of sign language, enabling them to communicate and interact with persons with hearing disabilities. The trainers also provided an update on the professional conduct of Haitian National Police officers when dealing with persons with disabilities.

A training certificate was issued to each participant at the end of the five-day session. The police officers expressed their satisfaction and promised to apply the acquired knowledge in the field to project a better image of the Haitian National Police.

Led by the Welfare Directorate (DBE) of the Haitian National Police, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary of State for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (BSEIPH), this training illustrates the commitment of the DGPNH (General Directorate of the Haitian National Police) to social inclusion.

Jean Mapou