Consular Notification.
This chapter covers what a Texas peace officer must know about consular Notification, along with the statute limits that shape each element, at the level of detail the TCOLE tests.
A few learning objectives from this chapter.
What recruits ask about this chapter.
How does a Texas peace officer identify provisions of consular notification as per the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and bilateral treaties?
Instructor Note: Show the video – “It’s the Right Thing to Do” – U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (see the U.S. Department of State’s website for publications and other resources: travel.state.gov)
How does a Texas peace officer identify steps to be taken when a foreign national is arrested?
Identify the steps to be taken when a foreign national is arrested. Includes: ask the detainee if they are a U.S. citizen; check the list of mandatory notification countries - if mandatory notification is required, do so without delay (most bilateral treaties allow a maximum of 72 hours to make notification);
How does a Texas peace officer identify purpose of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations treaty and bilateral treaties?
Identify the purpose of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations treaty and bilateral treaties. Includes: purpose – To ensure a foreign national is not placed in a situation in which they cannot receive assistance from their own government.
How does a Texas peace officer identify forms of access a consular official may have to an arrested foreign national?
Identify the forms of access a consular official may have to an arrested foreign national. Includes: visit; call; write; consuls must follow the regulations of the detention facility (security, time, place, manner of visits); services of a consular officer; arrange legal representation; monitor progress of the case; ensure a fair trial.
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