Reporting Hate Crimes
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According to the Department Manual Volume 4, Section 203.25, which of the following characteristics are protected by the Department's policy?

  • Race and ethnicity
  • Nationality and religion
  • Sexual orientation and gender
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What constitutes a hate crime according to the Department's policy?

  • Acts or threats of violence motivated by hatred, prejudice, or bias
  • Property damage and harassment
  • Intimidation and other crimes
  • All of the above (correct)
  • In the absence of any crime, what does the 'targeting' of an individual or community based on protected characteristics constitute?

  • A prejudice incident
  • A hate incident (correct)
  • A hate crime
  • A bias motivated crime
  • Which department is responsible for ensuring that hate crime or hate incident reports are distributed in a timely manner?

    <p>Records Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bias is represented by the MO code '2055-anti-Race'?

    <p>Anti-Race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing a Follow-Up Report and reclassifying a case as a hate crime or hate incident?

    <p>Area Crime and Community Intelligence Centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department should handle misdemeanor hate crime arrests and assign them to an investigator for follow-up and filing?

    <p>Area Detective Commanding Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when classifying a crime or incident to be motivated by hatred or prejudice, the court system will determine whether the hatred or prejudice is a substantial factor.

    <p>The bias motivation must be a major factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how should officers document their findings in crimes or incidents motivated by hatred or prejudice?

    <p>By completing an Incident Report (IR) and checking the 'Motivated by Hatred or Prejudice' box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what resource should officers provide to victims of hate crimes and hate incidents?

    <p>Both a Hate Crime Resource Pamphlet and a California Attorney General's Office Marcy's Law Resource Pamphlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should a supervisor do when responding to an incident motivated by hatred or prejudice?

    <p>Ensure that an Incident Report (IR) and/or Arrest Report are completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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