60 Questions
Which section of the Department Manual has been revised?
Section 4/203.25
What California Penal Code section has been revised?
Section 422.87
Which Assembly Bill expands the definition of nationality with respect to a hate crime?
Assembly Bill 600
What type of hate crimes do Assembly Bill 57 expand?
Religious biased hate crimes
According to the text, what is the appropriate Modus Operandi (MO) code in CCAD for hate crime reports and arrests?
0903
According to the text, what is the appropriate MO code in CCAD for Hate Incident reports?
0921
According to the text, who should receive an extra copy of the Incident Report (IR) and Arrest Report?
Robbery-Homicide Division (RHD)
According to the text, who is responsible for verifying the accuracy of information entered into CCAD for incidents motivated by hatred or prejudice?
Area Crime and Intelligence Center personnel
According to the text, which of the following is included in the definition of 'victim' for hate incidents?
All of the above
According to the text, what does 'association with a person or group with [the] actual or perceived characteristics' include?
All of the above
According to the text, what does 'in whole or in part because of' mean in the context of bias motivation?
The bias motivation must be a substantial factor in the offense
According to the text, what does 'gender expression' mean?
A person's related appearance and behavior
According to California Penal Code Section 422.87, when investigating a crime or incident of suspected religious-bias, officers shall specifically evaluate whether there were targeted attacks on, or biased references to symbols of importance or articles considered of spiritual significance in a particular religion. Which of the following is an example of a symbol or article of spiritual significance in Hinduism?
Forehead markings
Underreporting of hate crimes, especially anti-disability and anti-gender crimes, is a prevalent issue in California. What are some factors that contribute to underreporting?
Fear of reprisal
When classifying a crime or incident to be motivated by Hatred or Prejudice, 'Hatred or Prejudice' does not need to be the main, sole, or a major factor. What is required for a crime or incident to be classified as motivated by Hatred or Prejudice?
Both direct and circumstantial evidence of motivation
What are the responsibilities of a Department employee who becomes aware of a crime or incident motivated by hatred or prejudice?
All of the above
Which of the following is the correct definition of a hate crime?
Any criminal act directed against a person based on their race or ethnicity
What is the purpose of the Hate Crime Resource Pamphlet, Form 15.91.00?
To provide information on how to report hate crimes
What is the role of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division, in relation to hate crime incidents?
To review hate crime directives and determine if an audit or inspection is necessary
What are some examples of bias motivations for hate crimes?
All of the above
According to the text, when should an officer complete an Incident Report (IR) regarding an incident motivated by hatred or prejudice?
Whenever an officer becomes aware of any incident meeting the criteria
According to the text, what should officers do if an incident does not provide the corpus delicti of a specific crime?
Complete a short form IR titled 'Hate Incident'
According to the text, what is the legal authority of officers in detaining persons involved in a hate incident?
Officers do not have the legal authority to detain anyone involved in a hate incident
According to the text, what penalties can be assessed for knowingly and willfully filing a false claim with law enforcement personnel?
Both civil and criminal penalties
According to the text, what is the deadline for forwarding the monthly hate crimes report to the commanding officer, RHD?
Within 10 calendar days of the following month
Who is responsible for entering all hate crime incidents into the DOJ system, regardless of the investigating entity for the incident?
The Area HCC
What should be attached to the Intradepartmental Correspondence for hate crimes and hate incidents?
Unredacted and redacted copies of each hate crime and hate incident
What should be included in the Intradepartmental Correspondence for hate crimes and hate incidents?
Number of hate crimes and/or hate incidents for the month, CCAD print outs, and DOJ Bias Motivation printout
What should be removed from the CCAD if a previously reported incident is determined to not be motivated by hatred or prejudice?
MO code 0921 and 0903
What is the purpose of the COMPSTAT Profile?
To ensure that all hate crimes and hate incidents are placed on the profile
According to California Penal Code Section 422.87, when investigating a crime or incident of suspected religious-bias, officers shall specifically evaluate whether there were targeted attacks on, or biased references to symbols of importance or articles considered of spiritual significance in a particular religion. Which of the following is an example of a symbol or article of spiritual significance in Hinduism?
D. Om
According to the text, what does 'gender expression' mean?
C. The way a person behaves
Which Assembly Bill expands the definition of nationality with respect to a hate crime?
A. Assembly Bill 600
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Hate Crime Resource Pamphlet, Form 15.91.00?
C. To educate the public about hate crimes
According to the text, who is responsible for entering all hate crimes and hate incidents into the CCAD properly?
Area Crime and Intelligence Center personnel
According to the text, what is the appropriate MO code in CCAD for hate crime reports and arrests?
0903
According to the text, what should a detective assigned to investigate a hate crime or incident do within 10 calendar days of the crime or incident?
Contact the victim and assure them of the Department's commitment
According to the text, who is responsible for coordinating the investigation of all hate crimes and incidents for the Area?
Area Hate Crime Coordinator's Responsibilities
According to California Penal Code Section 422.87, when investigating a crime or incident of suspected religious-bias, officers shall specifically evaluate whether there were targeted attacks on, or biased references to symbols of importance or articles considered of spiritual significance in a particular religion. Which of the following is an example of a symbol or article of spiritual significance in Sikhism?
Turbans
What is the purpose of the Hate Crime Resource Pamphlet, Form 15.91.00?
To provide victims with information on local advocacy groups
According to the text, what is the appropriate MO code in CCAD for hate crime reports and arrests?
Hate Crimes
What should be attached to the Intradepartmental Correspondence for hate crimes and hate incidents?
Hate Crime Supplemental Report
According to the text, what is the role of the Watch Commander when a crime or incident motivated by hatred or prejudice has occurred?
All of the above
According to the text, what should officers do if an incident does not provide the corpus delicti of a specific crime?
Complete a short form IR titled 'Hate Incident'
According to the text, what is the legal authority of officers in detaining persons involved in a hate incident?
Officers do not have the legal authority to detain persons involved in a hate incident
According to the text, what penalties can be assessed for knowingly and willfully filing a false claim with law enforcement personnel?
Both civil and criminal penalties
According to the text, what is the definition of a hate incident?
A non-criminal act that includes words directed at a person based on their actual or perceived characteristics
According to the text, what is the difference between hate incidents and hate crimes?
Hate incidents are protected free speech under the First Amendment, while hate crimes violate criminal law
According to the text, what does 'association with a person or group with [the] actual or perceived characteristics' mean?
Advocacy for, identification with, or being on the property owned, rented by, or adjacent to individuals or groups with targeted characteristics
According to the text, what is the definition of 'disability' for hate incidents?
Mental or physical disability, regardless of whether it is temporary, permanent, congenital, or acquired
According to the text, what is the definition of a hate crime?
A criminal act directed against a person(s), public agency or private institution based on the victim's race or ethnicity
According to the text, what is the definition of a bias motivation for a hate crime?
A pre-existing negative attitude toward actual or perceived characteristics referenced in California Penal Code Section 422.55
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Hate Crime Resource Pamphlet?
To provide information and resources on hate crimes in English and Spanish
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing the hate crime directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
The Commanding Officer, Audit Division
According to the text, who is responsible for entering all hate crime incidents into the DOJ system, regardless of the investigating entity for the incident?
The Area HCC
According to the text, what penalties can be assessed for knowingly and willfully filing a false claim with law enforcement personnel?
A fine of up to $10,000
According to the text, what is required for a crime or incident to be classified as motivated by Hatred or Prejudice?
Hatred or Prejudice must be the main, sole, or a major factor
According to the text, what are some factors that contribute to underreporting of hate crimes?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the appropriate MO code in CCAD for Hate Incident reports?
0903
According to the text, what should officers do if an incident does not provide the corpus delicti of a specific crime?
Classify it as a non-bias-motivated incident
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