Hate Bias Crimes

Question 1

Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when dispatched to the scene of a hate / bias crime

Question 2

The Service is committed to the investigation of hate/bias crime and to assuming a ______________ in the co-ordination of a strong police and community response.

Answer 2

leadership role

Question 3

The investigation of hate/bias crime is the responsibility of the divisional detective office but Intelligence Services – Hate Crime (INT – Hate Crime) will provide assistance and expertise to all investigations and prosecutions for these crimes

Question 4

Intelligence Division – Hate Crime will also assist in developing ____________ programs in partnership with other members of the Service and the community.

Answer 4

public education

Question 5

Intelligence Services – Hate Crime will be the central focus for the dissemination of information and support to divisional hate crime investigation co–ordinators, other police services, government agencies and the community

Question 6

Supervisory Officer

Upon being notified of an incident suspected to be a hate/bias crime shall
• attend the scene whenever possible
• assign sufficient police officers to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted
• request the attendance of investigators from the divisional detective office, Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services, INT – Hate Crime and Victim Services Toronto, as appropriate
• assure the victim and the community that the Service will fully investigate the occurrence and assist the community in taking measures to prevent any repetition of the offence
• advise the Officer in Charge of all relevant facts

Question 7

Officer in Charge

Upon being notified of a hate/bias crime shall ensure
• detective personnel attend the scene as required
• in cases involving bodily harm or major property damage, the Unit Commander and INT – Hate Crime, are notified promptly

Question 8

Detective Sergeant

When an arrest has been made in a hate/bias crime case involving stalking, threatening or harassing behaviour; and where there is an identifiable target and serious potential for violence shall contact the BAS for advice, referral or an assessment of risk, if appropriate

Question 9

Divisional Hate Crime Investigation Co-ordinator

When designated by the Unit Commander shall
• consult and liaise with other divisions and INT – Hate Crime
• track all hate crime cases to ensure proper application of the increased sentencing provisions of ss. 718.2 CC
• follow up on all hate crime occurrences to ensure victims are provided access to appropriate police and community based resources
• provide information and training to divisional personnel on hate crime matters
• maintain a unit specific file on hate crime occurrences

Question 10

Unit commander

When in charge of a division shall appoint a divisional hate crime investigation co–ordinator. Upon being advised of a hate/bias crime shall ensure
• a thorough investigation is completed
• liaison is maintained and assistance sought from
 INT – Hate Crime
 Victim Services Toronto, as applicable
 Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
 outside agencies, as applicable

When appropriate, meet with the victim and the affected community to address any concerns.

Question 11

Hate/Bias Crime means a criminal offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by hate, bias, or prejudice based on the victim’s race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, or on any other similar factor.

Question 12

Section 718.2 CC contains increased sentencing provisions for aggravating circumstances

Question 13

Hate Propaganda means any communication that advocates or promotes genocide against any identifiable group or makes statements that are likely to promote hate against any identifiable group because of colour race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age sex sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or mental or physical disability.

Question 14

Hate Propaganda offences are found in s.318 nd 319 of the CC. Advocate genocide and willful promotion of hatred require thee permission of the Attorney General to proceed with prosecution.

Public Incitement does not