Hate crimes Flashcards
What types of questions help determine bias motivation in hate crimes?
Questions related to victim characteristics, offender characteristics, comments, symbols, objects used, and community perception.
How does the presence of biased oral comments or gestures contribute to determining bias motivation?
It indicates the offender’s bias, such as shouting racial or ethnic slurs.
In what way do bias-related drawings or symbols left at the crime scene influence the determination of bias motivation?
They indicate bias, for example, a swastika painted on a synagogue or LGBT Center.
How do the victim’s activities related to their characteristics play a role in evaluating bias motivation?
Engagement in activities related to race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, etc., can be a factor.
What role does historical animosity between victim and offender’s groups play in determining bias motivation?
It can indicate bias if historically-established animosity exists between the groups.
How does the understanding of the impact on the victim by the offender affect the evaluation of bias motivation?
Understanding the impact can suggest bias, as it shows awareness of harm caused.
What are the standard procedures for responding to a crime scene in case of a suspected hate crime?
Securing the crime scene, stabilizing victims if necessary, identifying witnesses and perpetrators, notifying a supervisor, conducting a preliminary investigation, documenting the incident.
What role does an FSU play in responding to a suspected hate crime at a crime scene?
Requesting for the preservation and collection of evidence at the crime scene.
When should a supervisor be notified in response to a suspected bias-motivated crime?
An initial responding officer at the scene of a suspected bias-motivated crime shall notify a supervisor.
What actions should a supervisor verify when notified about a suspected bias-motivated crime?
Ensuring necessary preliminary actions are taken, conducting a proper on-scene investigation, providing immediate victim assistance.
How should an officer document an incident with unknown bias motivation?
In the ‘Offense Segment’ screen, select ‘UNKNOWN [MOTIVATION NOT KNOWN]’ and describe in detail the offense and any observed possible bias motivations.
How are incidents without any bias motivation on the part of the offender classified?
They are classified as ‘NONE [NO BIAS]’ in the reports.
When is a suspected hate crime committed by or directed against a juvenile classified as a ‘suspected bias-motivated crime’?
It will be classified as a ‘suspected bias-motivated crime’ for tracking and investigative purposes.
What is the purpose of G.O. 2019-02 Hate Crimes?
To establish guidelines for identifying and investigating hate crimes.
How does the Lexington Police Department view hate crimes?
They are viewed very seriously and given high priority.
According to the policy, what are hate crimes motivated by?
Bias against individuals based on various factors like race, religion, or gender.
What is the standard system used by the Lexington Police Department for hate crimes?
A system for collecting, analyzing, and reporting hate crimes in compliance with the FBI UCR Program.
How are hate crimes defined by the Lexington Police Department?
Traditional offenses motivated by the offender’s bias against individuals based on various factors.
In hate crime investigations, what is the role of the first tier in the two-tier process?
Make an initial determination, in consultation with a supervisor, that bias motivation is ‘suspected.’
What is the role of the second tier in the two-tier process of hate crime investigations?
The BOI Personal Crimes Section lieutenant supervises the investigation and makes the final determination.
What constitutes ethnicity bias according to the Lexington Police Department?
A negative opinion or attitude toward a group of people sharing a common heritage, language, and culture.
How does the Lexington Police Department define gender identity bias?
A negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group based on their perceived gender identity.
What is the responsibility of the Personal Crimes Section lieutenant?
To modify situations and reduce reports coded as UNKNOWN [MOTIVATION NOT KNOWN].
When should there be very few, if any, reports coded as UNKNOWN [MOTIVATION NOT KNOWN]?
By the end of each year.
