Police Officers Use Google Translate to Help Woman Deliver Baby in Backseat of a Car

Two police officers in New Jersey experienced an unforgettable moment when they helped deliver a baby outside their police station. An adult man rushed into the Woodstown Police Department asking for help. Because he could not speak English, he used hand gestures and shouted to get the officers' attention. Officers Benjamin Haines and Gabriel Chiarelli followed him to the parking lot and discovered a woman in the back seat of his car who was in labor. 

The officers were surprised to find that the baby was already on the way. They quickly used their phones and opened Google Translate to communicate with the family. When that did not work, they relied on simple hand gestures to encourage the mother to breathe and push. 

Within minutes, the baby's head appeared, and after a few more pushes, the woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl. The officers wrapped the mother and newborn in blankets until medical personnel arrived and transported them to the hospital. 

Although neither officer had formal training in delivering babies, they remained calm and acted quickly to help the family. Both said that helping people in unexpected situations is exactly why they chose to become police officers. Their police chief praised them for their excellent response and professionalism during the emergency. 

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Source : https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/police-officers-use-google-translate-to-help-woman-deliver-baby-in-backseat-of-a-car/ 

Comprehension

Why did the man rush into the Woodstown Police Department?
How did the man communicate with the police officers?
What did the officers tell the mother to do during labor?
What happened after the baby was born?
Why did the officers say they chose to become police officers?

Discussion

How do you think the officers felt during this unexpected situation?
What would you do if you had to help in an emergency without proper training?
Do you think basic first aid and childbirth training should be required for police officers? Why or why not?
How can language barriers make emergencies more difficult?
Have you ever been in a situation where you had to think quickly? What happened?
Why is staying calm important during emergencies?
What qualities did the two police officers demonstrate in this story?
How can technology such as translation apps help people in difficult situations?
Do you think the officers deserved praise for their actions? Why?
What other unexpected responsibilities might police officers face while on duty?

Vocabulary

emergency - a serious and unexpected situation that requires immediate action
gestures - movements of the hands or body used to communicate
labor - the process of giving birth to a baby
communicate - to share or exchange information with others
encourage - to give support or confidence to someone
newborn - a baby that has just been born
personnel - people who work in a particular organization or service
professionalism - the skill, responsibility, and behavior expected from a professional person