ENGLISH FOR THE TURKISH POLICE
SUPPLIMENT 1
CHAPTER 7
 The police officers are in Captain Brady’s office. Captain Brady is the local Police Chief. Sergeant Connors is in the office too. His cap is on the chair and his whistle in his hand.
One of the police officers is Michael Smith and he is from New York. The second officer is John Jones from Washington.
There is also a Lieutenant in the office, Lieutenant James. He has a radio transmitter.
Peter Brown is Captain Brady’s secretary; he is very young. He is sitting at the desk . On the desk there is a typewriter and a telephone. The duty roster is on the wall.
CHAPTER 8
Officer Smith lives in New York. He lives on Fulton Street and today he is on duty in the precinct. He takes his orders for his patrol. His patrol car is in front of the station. There are three patrol cars. Some police officers are sitting in the patrol cars some are standing near them.
Officer Smith takes the keys and goes out of the station. He looks at the tires and the car lights. Everything is OK. He opens the door and gets in. He starts the car and checks the emergency lights and the siren. He turns on the radio transmitter and checks it. Everything is OK.
The police officers get into their cars and go to work.
CHAPTER 9
This morning Officer Jones was on patrol on 42nd Street. He patrolled from number 100 to number 327. A car was badly parked. Officer Jones got to the car and saw a “No Parking” sign. The registration plate had the number FH-5555. The car was in front of  a store; the number of the store was 217.
Officer Jones prepared a ticket. This was the seventh ticket that morning. The car driver saw the policeman and went to him.
He said to the officer:
‘Excuse me officer. This is my car. I was in the shop. What are you going to do?’
The officer answered:
‘I’m writing a ticket. I’m sorry but you were breaking the law. Look at the sign please. It’s says ‘No Parking”.
Officer Jones put the ticket on the car windshield and continued on patrol.
CHAPTER 10
A young man went into a shop in the Bronx. In the shop were two men.
The young man took out a pistol and pointed it at the shop owner. He said:
‘Take the money from the cash register. Put all the money in this bag. Don’t speak!
One of the men in the shop was a policeman. He was wearing civilian clothes. He had a radio transmitter in his pocket. He sent a signal on the radio.
Other policemen outside the shop heard the signal.
The owner put all the money in the bag. The police waited outside. The young man left the shop but he didn’t see the policemen.
They called the young man and pointed their pistols at him and said:
‘Put your pistol on the ground and raise your arms. You’re under arrest’
One police officer searched the young man and took out the pistol from his pocket. He put handcuffs on the man’s wrists. The fist policeman came out of the shop and took the bag of money.
CHAPTER 11
Ms Doyle got home at 5.30 pm. Her husband was away on business.
When she arrived she saw the door open. The apartment was burgled. She phoned the police.
Officers Smith and Jones arrived at 6pm. When Officer Smith went in the house he said to the woman:
‘Calm down, ma’am and tell me what’s missing.
The woman was very scared and said:
‘A radio, a portable TV and a record player.’ The thief also stole a diamond necklace and a gold bracelet. My husband’s watch is also missing. I have all documents here, look’.
Officer Jones examined the apartment and Officer Smith looked at the documents
He asked the woman about her husband and where he worked.
Then he asked her:
‘Did anyone see the thief or thieves?’
The woman answered:
My neighbor saw the door open at 5pm. But she told me that she saw no one’
Officer Smith told her:
‘I have a record of all the things stolen. Leave it all in our hands. Don’t worry. Goodbye ma’am and good night’
‘Good night and thanks for coming’, said the woman.
The two officers left the house at 7.17pm.
CHAPTER 12
Officer Brown is with a group of children on the corner of a street. Today’s job is to speak with these children and explain to them how and when to cross a street.
‘Everyone’ he says, has to cross on the yellow or white lines. Sometimes the lines are yellow and sometimes they are white. When there is a traffic light you can cross if the light in front of the pedestrian is green. If the light is red then the pedestrian has to wait; he can only cross when it is green.
There are pedestrian crossing on all street corners and crossroads. They are protected by low. If there are no traffic lights at a crossroads then you have to look left and right before you cross.’
One of the children interrupts the policeman:<
‘Officer, if a car comes and I am crossing, do I have to wait?’
‘If there is no traffic light then the car has to wait. The pedestrian can cross but sometimes it is good to wait. If the car stops then you can cross without danger.
You have to be very cautious because many drivers don’t obey the traffic laws and don’t stop.’
‘Kids, the light’s green; let’s cross.’
CHAPTER 13
This morning there was a car crash on 42nd street. One car was stationary at a red traffic light. Officer Smith was on the scene and said to Mr. Clarke:
‘Your license please, sir’.
‘Here it is’, Mr. Clarke said as he gave it to him.
Officer Smith looked at it and asked him:
‘Are you Michael Clarke?’
‘Yes, that’s my name’, answered Mr. Clarke.<
Officer Smith looked at the address and asked him again.
‘Is this your address?.
‘Correct, 635 22nd Avenue New York’, answered Mr. Clarke.
Officer Smith also asked Mr. Bowles, the second driver, some questions. He noted the position of the two cars and calculated the approximate damage caused by the accident.
CHAPTER 15
Detective James Martin is speaking to a group of students in a high school about drugs.
Young people are not always to blame for drug abuses. You are often victims of an evil which invades our society. Most students don’t think about drugs and those who do sports rarely take them’
‘Those who are working must have money to pay for their studies. They are all healthy in mind and body because they are not addicts’.
‘Young addicts take drugs the first time to try them. No one believes he will be an addict. Then they ‘try’ several times and acquire a habit which is very difficult to break’.
‘These young people lose their health and find it hard to get a job. Drugs turn them into lazy and weak people with no desire to study or to work.
‘Often they must have $75 or $100 a day to buy drugs and because they don’t work, they often steal from their parents. Sometimes they raid shops and sometimes even kill if it is necessary’.
‘In this way they become criminals or thieves and obviously they are punished by the law. They are arrested and detained not only for drug taking but also for the crime they have committed. These people will have a very sad life in prison or in a reformatory’.
‘You are still in time not to enter into the drug trap. If you begin to take drugs some day, you will find it very difficult to give up this habit. Drugs make people social outcasts’.
‘Drugs destroy your life, your family’s happiness, your friends and society’.
CHAPTER 16 
Thieves always carry special tools for breaking into houses or apartments. They almost always steal at night except if they know that the house is empty, then they steal during the day. They use special masks to cover their faces so that no one can recognize them if they are discovered. Sometimes they paint their faces or use disguises.
They use special keys to open doors and with them they can open any door or window since they have training in this art. When they can’t open doors and with keys, they use a metal bar to break the lock. They don’t use hard-sole shoes but ones, which make no noise.
They don’t turn on the lights when they break into a house and they use flashlights to avoid the furniture and to see inside cupboards.
If the house has burglar alarm, then they use pincers to cut the electrical wiring. If the alarm is battery-operated they disconnect the battery so that the alarm doesn’t ring.
They almost always use gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints and many carry a gun for self-defense or to scare anyone who surprises them.
They take off their masks or disguises in a safe place. Many thieves are real professionals at their jobs.
CHAPTER 17
Officers Keenan and Curran are part of the Emergency Rescue Unit. They were patrolling as usual when they received a radio call. There was a bad gas leak on 655 42nd Street in apartment 22A.
A man called the police to tell them that inside there was a young woman. He said that she had fainted because he knocked on the door several times and no one answered.
The policemen appeared on the scene quickly. In fact a lot of gas was coming from apartment.
They put on their gas masks and Officer Curran gave a hatchet and a metal bar to his partner. Officer Keenan broke the lock to get in.
A young girl of 22 years was unconscious on the bad. They took her to the hall.
While Officer Curran opened all the windows and closed the gas tap, his partner gave the girl artificial respiration. After a few seconds she began to breathe again.
The policeman then put an oxygen mask on her face to help her breathe and brought her to an open window. After an hour she felt fine.
The policeman asked her if she lived alone, if she had tried to commit suicide and why. The girl replied that she lived alone and that she had tried to commit suicide because her boyfriend had left her to marry another woman.
He had come to see her often and had never told her anything until that day.
The police gave her some advice and spoke to her about the value of life while they took her to hospital. She thanked them because they had saved her from a stupid act.
CHAPTER 18
Mr. Kennedy and his wife are speaking to one of the detectives from the Police Precinct.
‘We’ve come to tell you about the disappearance of our son, Charles. Yesterday he left school as usual, but he didn’t come home. Usually he comes home at 5.30 but yesterday at 6.30 he still wasn’t home. We went to the school but it was closed. Then we called all our friends and acquaintances but no one had seen him. We walked all around the neighborhood, all the streets and all the parks. All our enquiries were useless. Here’s his photo’.
‘How old is he?’, asked the detective.
‘Twelve years old’, answered Mr. Kennedy.
‘How was your son dressed yesterday? Continued the detective.
‘He had a white shirt, black pants and brown shoes’, she said Mr. Kennedy.
‘Can you give me any other information about your son which will help us to find him?’
‘He is 4 foot 6 inches tall; he was very black hair which is usually untidy. His eye are dark brown and he has a scar on his left cheek’, Mr. Kennedy explained.
‘OK.’ said the detective, ‘I’ve made a note of everything you’ve told me. I’ll tell our patrols and the police in the parks and fun parks. Go home; we’ll find your son’.
Later the same day two policemen found the boy.
He was sleeping under a tree in a park quite a long way from home. He had followed some other children and then couldn’t find his way home.
The policemen took him home to his family. The parents were so overcome they couldn’t thank the police enough.
CHAPTER 19
Mr. Murphy was standing on his doorstep when a young man said ‘hello’ to him. Suddenly this complete stranger said: ‘Get out your wallet and give me the money. Don’t call anyone because I’m armed’.
Terrified, Mr. Murphy got out his wallet and gave it to the man. But there was no money in it. The man got angry and hit Mr. Murphy on the head. Then he disappeared.
A woman saw all this from a window and called the police. Two policemen arrived on the scene as Mr. Murphy was regaining consciousness.
‘Do you feel OK?’ they asked. ‘We’ll take you to hospital right away’.
‘No, no it’s OK. I’ll be fine in a moment. I’m OK, don’t worry’, Mr. Murphy replied.
One of the policemen asked him, ‘Can you describe the man who attacked you?’
Mr. Murphy though for a moment and answered, ‘It was all so quick and I was so frightened that I only saw a man taller and stronger than me. He had a red shirt and black pants’.
While Mr. Murphy was speaking, the woman who had called the police arrived and said to the officers:
‘I know the man who attacked Mr. Murphy; he lives in the next building. He’s always in trouble, he’s a…’
One of the officers interrupted her:
‘Thank you, ma’am.’
The policemen helped Mr. Murphy to his apartment then they went to find the young man in the neighborhood.
CHAPTER 20
Captain Brady is at a meeting with some community leaders to discuss the problems of the neighborhood. He has brought them together to explain to them the importance of working with the police. Here is part of his address:’
‘The police try to keep order, peace and tranquility in the neighborhood. If there is a break-in or a theft in a house we try to catch the thief. If a fight starts between neighbors we come in to break it up. If there is a fire in a building we help the firemen in the rescue operation’.
‘But there are other equally important cases.’ Many young people are turning to drugs. Others have no respect for their elders; some are involved in illegal gambling and some even turn to stealing and delinquency. In some cases these young people are the product of their environment: they have had no opportunity to study, they have no friends or people they can confide in. Sometimes they come from broken families.’
‘Some neighborhoods have youth centers. There, young people can take evening classes to get a high school diploma. Nurses can evaluate the care drug addicts require. Technical instructors can train them for work. Large computer companies offer technician and equipments to train young people who have not been to school and have no work. Many policemen give up time to do sports with you’.
‘Private intuitions help these centers economically in the orientation, training and rehabilitation of young people. The government, the state and the city give large sums of money for these centers’.
‘We police and community leaders can also realize such a project in this neighborhood. We can look for a site and ask for government assistance. We can ask for drug specialists, counselors, sports trainers and technical instructors. I’m sure they would co-operate in our work. As in other neighborhoods we police will be the first to give our support to the community leaders’. ‘We are at your service, not only to keep order but to take part in all activities which need our help and co-operation…’
CHAPTER 21
Detective Martin has entered Mr. Schmidt’s apartment and after identifying himself he shows Schmidt a warrant for his arrest. The charge against Schmidt is illegal possession of arms. Martin says to him:
‘You have the right to say nothing; to remain silent. Whatever you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to a lawyer and to have him present during questioning’.
‘If you wish to have a lawyer but cannot get one, then the court can name one before questioning, do you understand your rights as I have explained them to you?’
‘Yes, I think I understand completely’, replies Schmidt.
‘Bearing in mind these rights, do you wish to speak to me now?’ asks Martin.
‘No, I have nothing to say. I’d better speak to a lawyer’, answers Schmidt.
‘OK. Now if you would come with me to the station then you can call your lawyer and ask him to come’.
A few moments later Detective Martin and Mr. Schmidt are on their way to the Police Station.
NOTE: The Miranda warning is also known as “admonishment of rights” or “reading rights”. The U.S. Supreme Court decided the contents of the warning in 1996 following the case “Miranda vs. Arizona”.
CHAPTER 22
Officer Smith is on patrol in his squad car when he stops a man who is driving very slowly on the freeway.
Officer Smith: Are you having trouble with your car?
Man: The brakes aren’t working too well…I’ll have to fix them.
Smith: Are you sick or hurt?
Man: I’m a little sick. I’m not feeling well…
Smith: Are you diabetic or epileptic?
Man: I’m diabetic.
Smith: Do you take insulin?
Man: Yes, sir.
Smith: Do you have any physical disabilities?
Man: I’m blind in one eye.
Smith: When did you last sleep?
Man: About twelve hours ago.
Smith: How long did you sleep for?
Man: About four hours…
Smith: When was the last time you ate?
Man: This morning I drank some coffee and ate some bread.
Smith: Where did you start driving?
Man: In San Bernardino.
Smith: Where are you going?
Man: I was going to Seattle…but I got lost. Could you tell me where I am?
Smith: In Sacramento. Have you had something to drink before?
Man: A beer, with some friends.
Smith: Do you feel the effect of the drink?
Man: No…but I’m not feeling very well…I’d like to lie down.
Smith: Are you under a doctor or dentist’s care?
Man: No, sir, but when I get to Seattle I’ll go to a doctor’s…
Smith: Have you taken any medicine or drugs?
Man: Yes, I took some pills for my headache.
Smith: What time did you take the last dose?
Man: At about one o’clock, but I think I’ll have to take two more
Smith: Get out of the car please.
CHAPTER 23
The man Officer Smith stopped has been arrested for driving while drunk. His name is Mr. Brown. Now he is jail and he is speaking with Officer Curran.
Brown: Why did they bring me here? What city is this?
Curran: I want you to tell me what I have to do to get out of here. I have a lot of work in the office.
Curran: I’ll explain what we’re going to do step-by-step. First, I have to search to you then I’ll take the handcuffs off you.
Brown: And then?
Curran: I want you to empty your pockets completely and put all your things on the counter.
Brown: Do you want me to take my jacket off?
Curran: Yes, and also want you to take off your shoes and socks and put them on the floor.
Brown: And when will I get out of here?
Curran: We have to fill out some papers, take your picture and your fingerprints.
Brown: Is that all?
Curran: No, after that you’ll have to wait at least four hours.
Brown: And when are you going to let me go?
Curran: Well, a lot depends on your record…they’ll probably release you on bail.
Brown: And I can’t make bail?
Curran: You’ll have to stay here until Monday. Do you understand what I’ve been saying to you?
Brown: Yes, but now I want to call my wife.
Curran: You can call her on that phone.
CHAPTER 24
A sixteen-year old girl calls the police to say that she has been raped. She asks the police to send a woman officer.
Officer O’Connor is with the victim whose name is Sally.
Sally: Help me please!
Jean:  Aren’t your parents at home?
Sally: No, they won’t be back until tomorrow.
Jean:  Okay, now calm down and tell me what happened.
Sally: I was in my room reading when there was a knock on the door. I went to open it and a man came in and pushed me. I fell and he hit me.
Jean:  Look, I understand this is very difficult for you but in order to help you and to arrest the man who raped you, we need information from you.
Sally: Yes, I know …but first I want to take off these clothes and take a bath…I feel dirty.
Jean:  I’m sorry but you had better wait. First a doctor has to examine you. Besides, a bath can destroy important evidence. Did you know the man who attacked you?
Sally: No, no, he was a complete stranger.
Jean:  Would you recognize him if you saw him again?
Sally: I don’t think I’ll ever forget his face!
Jean:  What race was he?
Sally: He was white…rather short, with brown eyes. He had a beard and moustache, but he was bald.
Jean:  You had never seen him before?
Sally: No, I’m quite sure of that.
Jean:  What time was it, more or less?
Sally: About 9:30
Jean:  Did you change your clothes or are you wearing the same ones?
Sally: They’re the same. I called you as soon as he left.
Jean:  A doctor has to examine you like I said. Do you want me to call yours?
Sally: Yes, please…
Jean:  What exactly did he do?
Sally: He threatened me with a knife.
Jean:  What else do you remember about him? Did he have any distinguishing marks? A tattoo? Did he wear glasses?
Sally: No, he didn’t wear glasses but he had a tattoo on his left arm…and he limped…
Jean:  Did he have any specific accent? Did he say anything to you?
Sally: He said to me:” Don’t scream…I have a knife”.