The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit is a team of dedicated officers that focuses on the public safety needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community. They provide sign language interpretation to aid deaf and hard of hearing citizens in their interaction with police officers. They also provide certified sign language interpreters to assist detectives in their investigations. They conduct patrol functions and respond to all citizen complaints.
Contacting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit
For immediate police service, always dial 9-1-1.
Emergency call takers can handle calls in multiple languages and can accommodate members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Once police are on the scene, you may request an on-duty affiliate or Liaison Officer be contacted.
Contacting a Specialized Unit for Normal Police Business
For other police services, such as to request an affiliate or Liaison Officer attend a meeting or to discuss other non-emergency issues, please contact the appropriate Liaison Office below. Please note that these offices are not staffed 24-hours a day, but all calls will be returned within one business day.
Mailing Address:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit (DHHU)
801 Shepherd Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20011
Phone: (202) 727-5427
24/7 On Call Number: (202) 553-7874
Email: [email protected]