The last time I saw the new citizens being sworn in they gave their oath the official language they would use is English.

Yes, law enforcement should know how to give basic commands in multiple languages!! Russian, Chinese, Italian, Swedish, Swahili, Arabic and Australian.

Why?

Each nation should have its own official language. People who visit other nations should know some of the languages of the nations they visit. I was born in Japan, and I have lived in the USA several times, including now. I learned English before I came tot he USA. Cops doo not need to know many languages.

it might not be a bad idea

The guns they have are a universal language. Its pointed at you,you put your hands up and kneel down.

Why? If you want to come to this country, you're expected to know the laws. That means the police officers' commands also. It's under the general principal of "ignorantia juris non excusat." Remember, the police do not have a duty to protect individuals.

No, I think people should have a basic command of English in the US. It doesn't matter if it is the "official" language of the nation or not. It is the language we use for everything.

Other countries try to accommodate the suspect as much as they can - but only for the moment at hand. They might inquire if any of their fellow officers speak English or whatever other language is at the core of the issue. If not, the suspect is S.O.L. Other countries don't have a catch-and-release policy just because of a language barrier, and they don't soften their practice of the rule of law to accommodate outsiders who don't understand the language. When you go to other countries, you're expected to obey their laws - why should the US be any different? Should we accommodate every language in the world? Should we also allow non-US citizens to vote in our elections? When was the last time you voted in a Czechoslovakian election? Do you think they would allow it? Look at everything around you - the Republican form of government we've enjoyed for the past 250 years is crumbling before our eyes and we're close to being powerless to stop it. Why do you suppose this is so? It's because we have become the world's "homeless shelter" and have allowed outsiders to come in and remodel our country to suit their desires rather than accepting what was offered to them when they came here. We're even electing them in our elections - GOOD GRIEF! Why don't we just sign over the deed and get it over with? "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything". Where do you propose we draw the line - and, more importantly, WHEN? Should we wait until the official burning of the Bill of Rights?

The US does have an official language, it's English. How many languages should be taught? Some people can't learn unfamiliar pronunciation which could lead to the command still not understood. There are many reasons that the idea is impractical.

English is the official language in 31 states, and is the de facto official language for all business done at the federal level (for example, legislation is only written in English). I think cops sometimes have a hard enough time remembering the laws they are supposed to be enforcing and, evidently, sometimes remembering when it is appropriate to shoot someone or not, so I don't think making them repeat everything in multiple languages is going to be practical. Criminals who "don't speak English" will just get more creative with the language that they do understand until no interpreter can be found. Somplace like Switzerland, which has four official languages, still has de facto primary language depending on region. For instance, in Zurich, where almost everyone speaks primarily Swiss German, the police are not going to shout things at you in Romansh. If you need an interpreter, though, they will give you one.

No if you cant speak the languge piss off go back to where you came from. Why do you want to be in the country you cant show enough respect to speak the language? Is what grandpa should of said unfortunately my grandfather was too busy with dick in his mouth constantly he was a traitor that gave the country away. My country is full of jippos that wog on in languages I have no idea what they are saying.