¡Yo Si Puedo! Yes I Can!: Spanish Language Concepts for Law Enforcement : Wheatmark : 9781587366673 : 1587366673 : 15 Sep 2006 : Over the past two decades, the number of Spanish-speaking people within the United States has grown tremendously. For today's police officers, dispatchers, EMTs, and firefighters, this means that a working knowledge of the language is essential: in an emergency situation, there may not be time to find a translator! ¡Yo Si Puedo! Yes I Can! is tailor-made for law enforcement professionals, with . . . Words and phrases used specifically in fieldwork and investigations Easy instructions on how to pronounce any Spanish word Basic Spanish grammar A thorough explanation of how Spanish verbs work, and conjugation shortcuts An overview of certain aspects of Latino culture, including the family unit, the dynamics of machismo, and celebrations If you wish to communicate more effectively with the people you serve, you will find ¡Yo Si Puedo! Yes I Can! to be an inv