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What is the primary focus of the Des Plaines Police Department's policy on hate crimes?
What is the primary focus of the Des Plaines Police Department's policy on hate crimes?
- Promoting community unity
- Reducing crime rates
- Protecting the rights of all individuals (correct)
- Punishing offenders
What motivates a crime to be classified as a hate crime?
What motivates a crime to be classified as a hate crime?
- Personal vendetta
- Random chance
- Prejudice based on protected characteristics (correct)
- Economic gain
According to the policy, what should officers do to prevent hate crimes?
According to the policy, what should officers do to prevent hate crimes?
- Conduct sting operations
- Implement curfews
- Make an affirmative effort to establish contact with potential targets of hate crimes (correct)
- Increase patrols in high-crime areas
What is NOT a characteristic that may motivate a hate crime?
What is NOT a characteristic that may motivate a hate crime?
What assistance may officers access when necessary?
What assistance may officers access when necessary?
What is the Illinois statute referenced in the policy?
What is the Illinois statute referenced in the policy?
What is the primary goal of the officer(s) after assigning them to investigate a suspected hate crime?
What is the primary goal of the officer(s) after assigning them to investigate a suspected hate crime?
What triggers the notification of a supervisor in a suspected hate crime investigation?
What triggers the notification of a supervisor in a suspected hate crime investigation?
What is the main reason for preserving evidence in a hate crime investigation?
What is the main reason for preserving evidence in a hate crime investigation?
Who may request additional assistance in a hate crime investigation?
Who may request additional assistance in a hate crime investigation?
What happens to the 'in progress' aspects of a suspected hate crime situation?
What happens to the 'in progress' aspects of a suspected hate crime situation?
What is the purpose of interviewing witnesses, victims, and others in a hate crime investigation?
What is the purpose of interviewing witnesses, victims, and others in a hate crime investigation?
What should the assigned officer(s) include in the relevant report(s) regarding a hate crime?
What should the assigned officer(s) include in the relevant report(s) regarding a hate crime?
What should be done to ensure that a hate crime situation does not escalate further?
What should be done to ensure that a hate crime situation does not escalate further?
If a case is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section, who is responsible for following up on the reported hate crime?
If a case is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section, who is responsible for following up on the reported hate crime?
What is the purpose of maintaining contact with the victim and other involved individuals as needed?
What is the purpose of maintaining contact with the victim and other involved individuals as needed?
What federal law prohibits discrimination-based acts?
What federal law prohibits discrimination-based acts?
What is the purpose of providing the Support Services Manager with enough information?
What is the purpose of providing the Support Services Manager with enough information?
What training will all members of this department receive?
What training will all members of this department receive?
What should be clearly marked on all related reports?
What should be clearly marked on all related reports?
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