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3 English For Police Course Book
3 English For Police Course Book
Author:
Syifa Fadhilah
H.
Putri Dian R.
Astry Anggraeni
Preface
In the name of Allah SWT, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praised and
thanks are due to Allah SWT. Because of His Mercy we can finish this book
which title is “English for Police”. This book is made for completing the
final assignment of English for Specific Purposes subject.
To finish the module is not that easy, we need to think hard how this text
can be used, where we can find the materials. However, with all of those
hard works we have, we can finish it.
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About the book
English for Police has been developed specifically for people who work
in the police department and who needs English to communicate in a
variety situations with colleagues, clients, and other society people. It
supplies you with the target vocabulary and commonly used expressions
that are essential for communication in a variety of police roles.
English for Police covers a range of situations associated with the Police
Department. Learner in officer-level positions will find their needs catered
for, just as much as those in crime investigators and administration.
English for Police is also ideal for self-study.
The multiroom contains all the Listening extracts from the book. These can
be played through the audio player in your computer, or through a
conventional CD player. In order to give yourself extra listening practice,
listen to it in your car.
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Table of Contents
PAGE UNIT TITLE TOPICS USEFUL LANGUAGE
& STRUCTURE
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Chapter 1: On the Road
1. When you are on duty, what situation did you usually face on
the road?
2. What will you say if there were tourists came to you and asked
some helps?
Activity 1 (Reading)
Text 1
Read the following short text of police officer introduction!
Exercise 1 VOCABULARY
Match the words from the box with the meanings below!
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Activity 2 (Listening)
Watch and listen to the video then answer the following
questions!
You’ll hear a police officer introducing himself and describing his Job
as a police. After watching the video twice, choose the right answer
according to the right information from the video.
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Activity 3 (Speaking)
Text 2
Read the following short dialogue and practice it with your
friend!
A: Good morning, Madam/Sir. I’m Officer James from Polda Metro Jaya
Department. Is
there anything that I can help?
B: Yes, sure. Do you know where I can find the British embassy or
consulate?
Activity 5 (Reading)
Text 3
A Spanish police officer helps a British woman find her missing child...
Woman
Help! Police!
:
Police: What's wrong?
Woman
My daughter is missing. I can't find her anywhere!
:
Okay. Calm down. I'm going to help you find her. What's her
Police:
name?
Woman
Erica. She's only five. She doesn't know how to speak Spanish!
:
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Woman
Blue shorts and a pink T-shirt. She has a hat on too, I think.
:
Police: How long ago did she go missing?
Woman
I've been looking for her for almost an hour now.
:
Police: And where did you last see her?
Exercise 2
Activity 6
Role Play
Practice the conversation above with your friends in pairs!
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Tips!
Activity 7
Activity 8
Demonstrate the expression of questioning and comforting a
tourist on the table in front on the class!
Activity 9
Select some expressions of questioning and comforting a
tourist from the ‘Tips! Box’ and please organize a short
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Activity 10
Text 4
An Indonesian police officer pulls over an Australian driver on the highway for
speeding...
Police
Can I see your driver's license please?
:
Man: Ah, yeah. I think it's in my pocket. No. Maybe my wallet. Uh. Yeah here.
Police
Do you know how fast you were driving?
:
Man: No, sorry. It's a rental car. I'm not used to it.
Police
Have you been drinking tonight, Mr. Davidson?
:
Man: I had one or two drinks. I'm okay to drive, though. I know my limit.
Police
How long have you been in Indonesia?
:
Man: A few weeks, why?
Police
It seems you are unaware of our zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
:
Man: I'm not drunk. I'll blow into a breathalizer.
Police
In Indonesia you cannot operate a vehicle after consuming any alcohol.
:
Man: Oh, I didn't know that.
Exercise 3
The e-fit shows a white man _17__ his mid-30s, 5ft 10in _18__ 5ft
11in tall and _19__ slim build. He has straight blond hair and a
pitted face which suggests he suffered _20___ acne __21__ some
time. The man has a slightly dimpled chin and speaks _22__ a
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soft Irish accent.
After buying the car he asked directions _23__ the A46, known
_24__ Londoners as the north circular road, suggesting he was
Activity 12
You were on duty in the Beech Way, then some Australian
tourists came to you and asked some locations. Look at the
following map and answer the tourists’ questions.
Exercise 5
Decide which tourists’ questions are true and which are
Exercise 6
false. Write T if you think the answer of the question is true
Three Australian tourists ask for some locations/buildings.
and F if you think it is false.
Match the questions with the right instructions on the box
in
Tourist
orderA to help
: Is it them
true the find
jewellery
the location!
store is behind
(Look at thetheItalian
map to
make
restaurant?
you easier in matching the instruction)
Tourist B : Is it true the bar is on Second Avenue?
Questions:
Tourist C : Is it true the police station is on the left from Fire
Tourist A : Can you tell me the way to Italian Restaurant?
Department?
Police officer : ..........................................................................
Tourist D : Is it true the toy store is across from the Chinese
Tourist B : How do I get to Police Station?
restaurant?
Police officer : ..........................................................................
Tourist C : Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Furniture
Building?
Police officer : .......................................................................
Instructions:
1. Take the first street on the left. Take the next street on the right.
Go straight on and cross the road. It's on the left.
2. Take the first street on the left. Go down the street. Turn on the 13
right. Take the next street on the right. Go straight on and cross
the road. Go straight on. It's in front of you on the other side of the
road.
Exercise 7
Look at the map and fill in the missing preposition!
Activity 13
As a police officer, you should know traffic sign is the most visible
symbol that could be found on the road. Please match the traffic
signs below with the meanings on the box!
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Language Focus
The use of8‘Can’
Exercise
Can is one of the most commonly used modal verbs in English.
Please
It can beexplain
used tothe traffic
express signs
ability, below request,
inability, using the word
permission,
‘Can’ or ‘Cannot
possibility, / Can’t’!
and inappropriateness.
Ability: Permission:
For the example: : you
the driver can take this road can’t smoke here!
Can I see your driver
license?
Text 1
Inability: Possibility:
Read the following simple conversation between the traffic
The police and the cyclist!
1.driver can’t turn
: around here! You can park here.
Exercise 9
Answer the following questions based on the
conversation! 16
1. What signal should the student aware?
2. Where is the student going?
Language Focus
Imperative Sentence
Warnings:
Don’t come through this way.
Beware of the dog!
Activity 14
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Language Focus
Imperative Sentence
A type of sentence that gives advice or instructions or that
expresses a request or command. An imperative sentence
typically begins with the base form of a verb.
An imperative sentence ends with a period or an exclamation
point.
Examples:
Keep your accessories with you at all times. Always wear uniform on
duty.
Drive to the roundabout and then turn left. Crime scene should be
protected.
Get out! Take any evidence to the lab.
The verbs can, could, will, would, should, may, might, must, ought
and shall are verbs which 'help' other verbs to express a meaning:
it is important to realise that these "modal verbs" have no
meaning by themselves.
Modal verbs are NEVER used with other auxiliary verbs such as
do, does, did etc. The negative is formed simply by adding
"not" after the verb. The meanings are usually connected with
ideas of DOUBT, CERTAINTY, POSSIBILITY and PROBABILITY,
OBLIGATION and PERMISSION (or lack of these).
Examples:
Students may not borrow equipment without written permission.
England might win the World Cup, you never know
That can't be the right answer, it just doesn't make sense.
Activity 1
Find and write 5 or more imperative sentence and
underlined the modal auxiliary verbs found at Text 2!
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Text 3
1 2 3 4 5 6
Text 4
A key part in modern criminal investigation is played by
DNA testing. This activity is based on materials from the UK
Forensic Science Service (FSS).
www.fss.org.uk
These are two of their FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions.
Q: Can a DNA profile ever be exclusive to one person?
A Policeman
2. The DNA Asking
contained Questions
in every person’s cells
You will
is different from that asking
hear a policeman a woman
contained by anyquestions about a
robbery. Choose
other the correct multiple choice answer to the
person.
questions. You will hear the listening twice. After you have
finished,
3. Hairchoose
samplethe best
is not theanswer of the questions.
best reference for
1. WhatDNA. is the investigators name?
A) Mr. Brown B) Mr. Oxton C) Mr. Please
2. 4.
WhoDNAdoescannot be extracted
he want to speak from
to? any cells.
A) The manager B) The manageress C) The director
3. 5.
WhoBlood
does sample would
he speak to?be preferred to be
processed.
A) The manager B) The manageress C) The director
4. Where do they speak?
6. Police has shop
A) In the power toB)take sample
In her officeevidence
C) In a cafe
5. Why by does
force.she excuse herself?
A) The shop is a mess B) She is nervous C) she doesn't
have her glasses
6. What time did the robbery happen?
B. Match the following words to its meaning.
A) 12 o'clock B) At lunch time C) Quarter
past one
7. Was7. Buccal A. closed?
the post office To remove or take out something.
A) No B) Yes C) Only for lunch
8.
time Extract B. The part of a cell that controls its
8. What was she aboutgrowth. to do?
A) Go to lunch B) Do an errand C) Buy some stamps
9. How many thieves were there?
A) 2 B) 4 C) 3
10. What did the woman look like?
A) Tall, brown, skinny B) Tall, dark, heavy C) Tall,
blond, skinny
11. What was the woman wearing?
A) Sunglasses B) Glasses C) Earrings
12. What was special about the man she saw?
A) Dark, beard, 30 B) Tall, blond, 40 C) Tall, brown,
skinny
13. How much did they take?
A) 540 pounds B) 5,400 pounds C) 514 pounds
14. How did they escape? 23
A) On foot B) By bike C) By car
15. Who does he want to speak to?
a. Her husband B) Her colleagues C) Her boss
Exercise 6
Listening: A Theft in the Night
A woman called the police to report a theft who stole something her
house. Listen carefully to the recorder and fill the notes below based
on the following:
Source: http://www.5minuteenglish.com/feb12.htm
1. What was Mrs. Grady doing when she heard the thief?
2. What was the thief doing when Mrs. Grady saw him?
Questioning a Witness
to witness (verb): to see something happen
a witness (noun): a person who sees something happen
Activity
In 3
the first question, Romeo is the subject of the verb.
In the second question ‘who’ is the subject and Romeo is the
Classify the questioning forms: subject/ object questions,
object.
yes/no questions, and with question words form the Tips
boxeshttps://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-reference/question-forms-
Source: and conversation in Text 4 as much as you can!
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Activity 4
Write 5 questions to get information! (The topic is
free; you may use the different questioning forms)
1. ...
2. ...
3. ...
4. ...
5. ...
Tips
The following checklist may help you to identify a person.
Chapter 3:
Full name, including any alias/ nickname
Age: he/she is 20 years old; he is 20 years of age; he is aged
In the Police Station
20; he is a 20 year old youth; he is in his twenties/ early 20s/
Discuss
latewith
20s; your
he is friends when you are
about/ approximately 20.in the office, how do
you make a report?
Age group: schoolWhat
age / will youmiddle
young/ say when
aged/you
old.are
interrogating
Age range: suspects/victims?
under…/ over…. How do you complete the
Description
Appearance
In pair, discuss the following questions.
Height: tall/ short/ medium height/ average height
1.
What is afat/
Build: description?
heavy/ medium/ slim/ thin/ slightly built/ well built
2.
Why do we(ethnic
use descriptions in policeorwork?
Colour origin): Caucasian white European/ dark
3. What should you pay particular attention to when
European/
compiling Asian/ Afro-Caribbean
a description of a person? /Latin-American
Complexion: fresh/ ruddy/ pale/ pimply/ uses cosmetics
Hair: length/type- short/ long/ curly/ wavy/ bald/ colour-
dark/brown/blond/grey/dyed.
He has got dark hair/ he is dark haired
Hair on face (facial hair): beard/moustache/ dark chin/stubble
Eyes – colour of the eyes: He has got blue eyes/ he is blue
eyed
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Distinctive (distinguishing) marks: birth marks/ moles/
warts/ scars/ tattoos/ deformity other identifying marks.
Activity 1
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Language Focus
Order of Adjectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Gener Speci Size Shap Age Colou National Materi
al fic e r ity al
opinio opinio
n n
Activity 2
Listening
Exercise 2
How and where can a police offer gather information about a case?
How important are standardized policies, practices, and procedures when
interrogate witness and suspects?
Text 2
When you fought with the other person, did he hit you?
When you attacked the other person, did he try
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defending himself?
Is there anything else that you can tell me about this
What else ere you expecting me to ask?
Exercise 3
Police officer: I'm just going to ask you some questions. (1)_____ were
you on the 3rd of October 2011?
How much do you remember about the 'wh' question words?
Suspect: I was at a cafe in Greenwich.
This lesson shows a conversation between a police officer and a
Police officer: (2)_____ were you with?
suspect of a crime. The police officer is asking the suspect a lot of
questions to Itry
Suspect: wasand
byget information
myself, thatfriend
but an old will help
fromthem to solve
university the
was
crime. also there having lunch with her partner and we talked
for about five minutes.
Read through the text and try to complete the gaps with the missing
'wh' officer:
Police word. And (3)______ is their name?
Police officer: And (6) _____ were you having lunch at a cafe by
yourself?
Police officer: Did you notice anything unusual while you were eating
lunch?
Suspect: No. I go to that cafe often and it was the same as every
other day.
Police officer: (8) _____ time did you leave the cafe?
At about 1040 hours on 5th April 2001, I met with Ms. Vanessa Price at 61
South Chorley Drive regarding a vehicle theft. Ms. Price said she parked
her car by a parking meter outside Chorley Leisure Centre at about 0945
hours and went into a nearby shop to return a faulty torch she had
purchased the previous day. She said that when she returned to the leisure
centre at about 1000 hours, she discovered her car was missing.
Ms. Price described her car as a maroon, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a
black convertible roof. The car registration number is GTL-682-P. She
estimated the value of the car at ₤8,500 and said there were no
distinguishing marks or items.
Ms. Price told me she locked the car, but she does not have the keys. She
now believes she may have left the keys in the boot lock after removing
the faulty torch from the boot. Ms. Price said she gave no one permission
to take her car, and she is up to date with her loan repayments.
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I conducted a survey of the crime scene but found no items of evidence. I
saw no broken glass in the area, and there were no items to retrieve or
photograph.
I obtained a sworn statement from Ms. Price and provided her with the
case number and Information Leaflet 99/07 ("What to do when your car is
stolen"). I entered the vehicle into the station database as a stolen vehicle.
I also searched the area but was unable to find the vehicle.
Frankie Meehan
www.tesoltasks.com/PoliceReport.htm
POLICE REPORT
Case No: _____________________________________ Date:
___________________
Detail of Event:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Actions Taken:
_____________________________________________________________
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