Tuesday, January 17, 2012

RI police seek to help immigrants adjust to U.S.

This is an excellent idea, many of these people probably fear the police, and this will solve more than one problem. - - Donna Poisl

by Steven Martens

For immigrants unfamiliar with the laws and customs, and who have a limited ability to speak or read English, adjusting to life in the United States can be challenging.

Refugees from the Asian nations of Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar (formerly Burma) were invited to meet Saturday with representatives of the Rock Island Police Department and the Community Caring Conference as part of a program to help the new residents better understand and adjust to the city.
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