Hate crimes

Question 1

What types of questions help determine bias motivation in hate crimes?

Answer 1

Questions related to victim characteristics, offender characteristics, comments, symbols, objects used, and community perception.

Question 2

How does the presence of biased oral comments or gestures contribute to determining bias motivation?

Answer 2

It indicates the offender’s bias, such as shouting racial or ethnic slurs.

Question 3

In what way do bias-related drawings or symbols left at the crime scene influence the determination of bias motivation?

Answer 3

They indicate bias, for example, a swastika painted on a synagogue or LGBT Center.

Question 4

How do the victim’s activities related to their characteristics play a role in evaluating bias motivation?

Answer 4

Engagement in activities related to race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, etc., can be a factor.

Question 5

What role does historical animosity between victim and offender’s groups play in determining bias motivation?

Answer 5

It can indicate bias if historically-established animosity exists between the groups.

Question 6

How does the understanding of the impact on the victim by the offender affect the evaluation of bias motivation?

Answer 6

Understanding the impact can suggest bias, as it shows awareness of harm caused.

Question 7

What are the standard procedures for responding to a crime scene in case of a suspected hate crime?

Answer 7

Securing the crime scene, stabilizing victims if necessary, identifying witnesses and perpetrators, notifying a supervisor, conducting a preliminary investigation, documenting the incident.

Question 8

What role does an FSU play in responding to a suspected hate crime at a crime scene?

Answer 8

Requesting for the preservation and collection of evidence at the crime scene.

Question 9

When should a supervisor be notified in response to a suspected bias-motivated crime?

Answer 9

An initial responding officer at the scene of a suspected bias-motivated crime shall notify a supervisor.

Question 10

What actions should a supervisor verify when notified about a suspected bias-motivated crime?

Answer 10

Ensuring necessary preliminary actions are taken, conducting a proper on-scene investigation, providing immediate victim assistance.

Question 11

How should an officer document an incident with unknown bias motivation?

Answer 11

In the ‘Offense Segment’ screen, select ‘UNKNOWN [MOTIVATION NOT KNOWN]’ and describe in detail the offense and any observed possible bias motivations.

Question 12

How are incidents without any bias motivation on the part of the offender classified?

Answer 12

They are classified as ‘NONE [NO BIAS]’ in the reports.

Question 13

When is a suspected hate crime committed by or directed against a juvenile classified as a ‘suspected bias-motivated crime’?

Answer 13

It will be classified as a ‘suspected bias-motivated crime’ for tracking and investigative purposes.

Question 14

What is the purpose of G.O. 2019-02 Hate Crimes?

Answer 14

To establish guidelines for identifying and investigating hate crimes.

Question 15

How does the Lexington Police Department view hate crimes?

Answer 15

They are viewed very seriously and given high priority.

Question 16

According to the policy, what are hate crimes motivated by?

Answer 16

Bias against individuals based on various factors like race, religion, or gender.

Question 17

What is the standard system used by the Lexington Police Department for hate crimes?

Answer 17

A system for collecting, analyzing, and reporting hate crimes in compliance with the FBI UCR Program.

Question 18

How are hate crimes defined by the Lexington Police Department?

Answer 18

Traditional offenses motivated by the offender’s bias against individuals based on various factors.

Question 19

In hate crime investigations, what is the role of the first tier in the two-tier process?

Answer 19

Make an initial determination, in consultation with a supervisor, that bias motivation is ‘suspected.’

Question 20

What is the role of the second tier in the two-tier process of hate crime investigations?

Answer 20

The BOI Personal Crimes Section lieutenant supervises the investigation and makes the final determination.

Question 21

What constitutes ethnicity bias according to the Lexington Police Department?

Answer 21

A negative opinion or attitude toward a group of people sharing a common heritage, language, and culture.

Question 22

How does the Lexington Police Department define gender identity bias?

Answer 22

A negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group based on their perceived gender identity.

Question 23

What is the responsibility of the Personal Crimes Section lieutenant?

Answer 23

To modify situations and reduce reports coded as UNKNOWN [MOTIVATION NOT KNOWN].

Question 24

When should there be very few, if any, reports coded as UNKNOWN [MOTIVATION NOT KNOWN]?

Answer 24

By the end of each year.

Question 25

What statistics should the Personal Crimes Section lieutenant provide to the Chief of Police?

Answer 25

Hate crimes related statistics.

Question 26

What subjects should be taught to law enforcement students according to Kentucky Law Enforcement Council?

Answer 26

Identification and investigation of bias-related crimes among others.

Question 27

What should all officers receive periodic training on according to KRS 15.334?

Answer 27

Suspected bias-motivated incidents, hate crime investigation, and community-police relations.

Question 28

Define transgender.

Answer 28

A person who identifies as a different gender from their gender assigned at birth.

Question 29

What is a hate crime?

Answer 29

A criminal offense motivated by bias against race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.

Question 30

Explain what a hate group is.

Answer 30

An organization that promotes hostility against certain groups based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.

Question 31

Define racial bias.

Answer 31

A negative opinion or attitude towards a group based on physical characteristics like skin color, eye color, facial features, etc.

Question 32

What is sexual orientation bias?

Answer 32

A negative attitude towards a person or group based on their sexual orientation.

Question 33

Explain sexual orientation.

Answer 33

A person’s physical, romantic, and emotional attraction to members of the same or opposite sex.

Question 34

What factors should be considered in determining a ‘suspected bias-motivated crime’?

Answer 34

Motive of the offender, bias towards race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity, victim’s perception, absence of other motivation, bias remarks, offensive symbols, timing, and demographics.

Question 35

Why should responding officers be sensitive in hate crime cases?

Answer 35

Victims are chosen based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity, making sensitivity essential.

Question 36

What is a supervisor responsible for after assessing a situation?

Answer 36

Determining if a detective should be notified and responding if necessary.

Question 37

When should a supervisor consider extra patrol requests for a victim’s residence?

Answer 37

Based on the information available about the incident.

Question 38

What actions should a supervisor take for significant suspected bias-motivated incidents?

Answer 38

Respond to the scene and decide if additional resources are needed.

Question 39

What should a supervisor do in case of a suspected bias-motivated crime being reported as ‘UNKNOWN’?

Answer 39

Ensure specific entries in the investigation narrative.

Question 40

What is the responsibility of the Personal Crimes Section lieutenant in handling suspected bias-motivated crime investigations?

Answer 40

Coordinate investigations and make final decisions on hate crimes.

Question 41

What tasks does the assigned detective have in investigating suspected bias-motivated incidents?

Answer 41

Complete thorough investigation, assist victim, and report findings.

Question 42

Who makes the final determination of whether a hate crime has occurred after a thorough review process?

Answer 42

The Personal Crimes Section lieutenant.