25 Questions
Who is responsible for ensuring the correct items have been selected under the 'Bias' block of the offense report?
Watch Commander
Who is authorized to respond to the scene to conduct the investigation?
Supervisor
Who will document the incident by way of the High Priority Notification message system?
Supervisor
Who is responsible for completing the Federal Hate Crime Incident Report?
UCR/NIBRS Supervisor
Which entity has been charged with establishing the guidelines for collecting and reporting bias-motivated crime data?
FBI's UCR Section
Under which act is data on 'hate' crimes, now generally referred to as bias-motivated crimes, collected and reported to the FBI?
Hate Crime Statistics Act
Who will be notified of the incident as soon as possible?
Duty Captain
Which position may authorize detectives to respond to the scene to conduct the investigation?
Commanders
Who will be responsible for collecting bias-motivated crime data on all such incidents reported to the Aurora Police Department?
UCR/NIBRS Supervisor
What does the term 'sexual orientation' include?
Heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender status
When should a supervisor respond to a bias-motivated act?
Immediately
What must members of the agency do if the victim believes the incident may be bias-motivated?
Conduct the investigation as a bias-motivated crime until deemed otherwise by facts or a decision of the prosecuting attorney’s office
What action should be taken when a member investigating a crime suspects bias motivation?
Notify a supervisor to respond
What should be done if a bias-motivated act is reported?
Supervisor should immediately respond to the incident
How are bias-motivated crimes to be investigated initially?
As a bias motivated crime until deemed otherwise by facts or a decision of the prosecuting attorney’s office
What must a member do if there is any indication of a bias-motivated incident?
Notify a supervisor to respond
What should be documented in the report in case of a bias-motivated act?
Indication of bias and check the “Bias” block on the face sheet of the electronic report system
What is the definition of a bias-motivated crime?
Any unlawful action intentionally aimed at frightening, harming, injuring, or intimidating an individual or group based on bias against their race, color, religion, or national origin
What does 'bias' refer to in the context of the text?
A preconceived negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on certain characteristics
What distinguishes a bias-motivated crime from traditional offenses?
The offender's bias motivation against certain characteristics of the victim(s)
In the context of the text, what defines an ethnic group?
Persons who possess similar customs and traditions within a specific nationality
How is a religious group defined in the context of the text?
A group of persons with common religious beliefs and practices regarding the origin of humankind
What characterizes a bias-motivated crime according to the text?
The commission of a crime motivated by the offender's bias against specific personal characteristics
How does the text define 'race'?
A group of persons who share common physical characteristics transmitted by descent and heredity
'Bias' in the context of the text refers to:
A preconceived negative opinion or attitude toward certain characteristics of individuals
This quiz covers the definitions and characteristics of bias-motivated crimes, including the unlawful actions and motivations behind them. It also focuses on the impact of such crimes on individuals and communities.
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