Des Plaines PD Policy: Hate Crimes

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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?

Personal vendetta

Random chance

Prejudice based on protected characteristics (correct)

Economic gain

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?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What assistance may officers access when necessary?

Community and victim groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the Illinois statute referenced in the policy?

720 ILCS 5/12-7.1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the officer(s) after assigning them to investigate a suspected hate crime?

To contact the victim, witness, or reporting party to investigate the matter further Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the notification of a supervisor in a suspected hate crime investigation?

As soon as practical after receiving the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for preserving evidence in a hate crime investigation?

To establish that a hate crime was involved Signup and view all the answers

Who may request additional assistance in a hate crime investigation?

The assigned officer(s) or supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the 'in progress' aspects of a suspected hate crime situation?

They are stabilized (e.g., treatment of victims, apprehension of present suspects, etc.) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interviewing witnesses, victims, and others in a hate crime investigation?

To determine what circumstances, if any, indicate that the situation may involve a hate crime Signup and view all the answers

What should the assigned officer(s) include in the relevant report(s) regarding a hate crime?

All available evidence indicating the likelihood of a hate crime Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure that a hate crime situation does not escalate further?

Take reasonable steps to mitigate the situation Signup and view all the answers

If a case is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section, who is responsible for following up on the reported hate crime?

The assigned detective Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining contact with the victim and other involved individuals as needed?

To keep them informed of the investigation's progress Signup and view all the answers

What federal law prohibits discrimination-based acts?

18 USC § 245 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing the Support Services Manager with enough information?

To meet the reporting requirements of 50 ILCS 709/5-12 Signup and view all the answers

What training will all members of this department receive?

ILETSB approved training on hate crimes Signup and view all the answers

What should be clearly marked on all related reports?

Hate Crimes Signup and view all the answers