GM 711 Flashcards
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One of the criteria in determining if bias was a motivating factors in a criminal offense is the display any offensive—-,—–,or——
Symbols, words, or acts
One of the criteria for determining if bias was a motivating factor in a criminal offense is when the victim is a member of a group which is often a target, what are 5 examples:
B J H M A
1) blacks
2) jews
3) homosexuals
4) muslims
5) asian Americans
Where will the elements of the offense or criteria that the officer used to identify the offense as a hate crime being listed on the offense report?
“Details” section
Who conducts the preliminary investigation of criminal offenses involving bias or hate?
The officer with primary report responsibility
Who has the responsibility for reporting all hate crimes in the UCR statistics provided to the records office?
The follow-up investigative unit
Who has the responsibility for forwarding UCR statistics on hate crimes to the department of public safety?
The records office
Officers assigned to calls involving hate crimes shall notify the victim of the availability of assistance from——
Victims advocacy office
It is the policy of San Antonio police department to ensure the right guaranteed by state laws in the US Constitution is protected for all persons regardless of——-(4 things)
R R E S
Race, religion, ethnicity/national origin, or sexual orientation
.04 IDENTIFYING HATE CRIMES
C. In determining if bias was a motivating factor in a criminal offense, officers shall use the following criteria to identify hate crimes.
1. Motive; or lack of an apparent motive;
2. Display of any offensive symbols, words, or acts;
3. P_____of similar offenses in the same area or against the same victim group;
4. Victim(s) and offenders(s) are members of different racial, religious, ethnic or national groups and have a
history of ______
5. Statements made by ____, ____, or _____;
6. Date and time of occurrence corresponding to a particular h______ or o______;
3) Prior history
4) antagonism and that antagonism appears to be based for the offender(s) actions against the victims(s);
5) suspects, victims, or witnesses
6) holiday or other significant event
.04 IDENTIFYING HATE CRIMES
C. In determining if bias was a motivating factor in a criminal offense, officers shall use the following criteria to identify hate crimes.
7. A _____review by the officer of all circumstances and elements involved in the offense.
8. Victim is a member of a group which is often a target of bias. They include but are not limited to:
a. B_____;
b. J____;
c. H_____;
d. M_____; and
e. A_____.
9. Identifiable _____ objects were used by the perpetrator (i.e., KKK hoods, etc.);
10. Victim has received _______prior to the crime’s occurrence;
11. Perpetrator has a ______; and
12. Perpetrator has made ______ or ____statements against the victim(s) or victim’s group that express bias.
7) common sense
8) a. Blacks;
b. Jews;
c. Homosexuals;
d. Muslims; and
e. Asian Americans
9) bias related
10) bias related threats or harassment
11) history of bias related offenses
12) oral or written
.05 INITIAL REPORTING OF HATE CRIMES
A. Officers receiving any information on any criminal offense identified as a hate crime shall report the information to the applicable______unit on SAPD Form #2-2, Offense/Incident Report. The information shall be titled “_______” on the incident report.
follow-up investigative
Information on Hate Crime
.06 INVESTIGATING HATE CRIMES
B. The follow-up investigation of criminal offenses involving bias or hate is conducted by the follow-up unit with initial case responsibility.
1. This_____ unit shall make the final determination as to the crime being a hate crime; and
2. Shall forward a copy of the offense or incident report to the _______(SARIC) for tracking purposes.
1) follow-up
2) San Antonio Regional Intelligence Center
