Hate / Bias Crimes

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According to the policy, which of the following is NOT a characteristic that could be the basis for a hate/bias crime?

Marital status

Religion

Physical disability

Political affiliation (correct)

What is the primary responsibility of the responding Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officer in identifying hate/bias crimes?

To evaluate the circumstances and look for any indication of hate/bias motivation (correct)

To immediately report the incident to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

To determine if the incident qualifies for penalty enhancement under Nebraska Revised Statute §28-111

To gather evidence and witness statements related to the hate/bias crime

What is the purpose of Nebraska Revised Statute §28-111 in relation to hate/bias crimes?

To provide for penalty enhancements in hate/bias crime cases (correct)

To outline the reporting procedures for hate/bias crime statistics

To establish the two-tier decision-making process for identifying hate/bias crimes

To define the characteristics that constitute a hate/bias crime

Which of the following best describes the term 'hate intimidation' as defined in the policy?

The intent to intimidate another person, in whole or in part, due to their actual or perceived protected characteristics Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following organizations is responsible for receiving hate/bias crime statistics from the Omaha Police Department?

The Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the two-tier decision-making process outlined in the policy for identifying hate/bias crimes?

To evaluate the circumstances for hate/bias motivation and to properly identify hate/bias crimes Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the CIB Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) Captain according to the text?

To review all Information Reports denoted CIB - Attention "Hate/Bias Crimes" and notify the appropriate units of the report and corresponding RB number. Signup and view all the answers

What will the Telephone Report Squad (TRS) be responsible for?

Answering the Hate Crimes Hot Line (402-444-HATE). Signup and view all the answers

What is required in order for there to be a conviction of Hate Intimidation according to the text?

A conviction for the accompanying charge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for Hate Intimidation according to the text?

Up to $500 fine, up to six months in jail, or both. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the incident is being reported as general information or for background purposes only and it appears to be motivated by hate/bias?

An Information Report will be completed by the responding UPB officer. Signup and view all the answers

What will the lieutenant or designee of the Unit assigned for follow-up be responsible for according to the text?

Making certain reports are completed to document the Hate/Bias Crime and ensuring the CIS Captain is notified and given the RB number. Signup and view all the answers

When will the Omaha Office of the FBI be notified of incidents identified as Hate/Bias Crimes and incidents of civil rights violations?

When CIB unit commanders are made aware of any incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Hate Crimes Hot Line (402-444-HATE) according to the text?

To receive reports of Hate/Bias Crimes and incidents of civil rights violations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Information Report according to the text?

To provide general information or background on an incident that appears to be motivated by hate/bias. Signup and view all the answers

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