Week 5 (C) : Policing Hate Crime: Police Encounters & Policy Flashcards
How do levels of dissatisfaction among hate crime victims compare to overall CSEW victims?
Hate crime victims are more likely to be very dissatisfied (27%) than overall CSEW victims (17%)
What percentage of hate crime victims believed the police treated them fairly, and how does this compare to general CSEW victims?
70% of hate crime victims thought the police treated them fairly, which is slightly lower than the 79% satisfaction rate reported by victims of crime overall in the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).
What were the key objectives of the 2005 National Policing Hate Crime Strategy?
l Positively respond to hate crime
l Increase the trust and confidence in the police, especially communities targeted by hate crime
l Improve investigation and prosecution
l Better understanding of the nature and extent of hate crime
l Reduce underreporting
What aspects did the 2014 Hate Crime Operational Guidance cover?
l Detailed definitions and examples of hate crime
l Legislative and sentencing frameworks and specific offences
l Data sharing and working with partners
l Minimum standards for responding and investigating hate crimes
l Intelligence and performance measures
l Sport and internet related hate crimes
what was the term used by Gwent police as a positive practice in HMICFRS 2017 Inspection, to contact victims and provide follow-up support
hate crime ‘champions’
What are “audit arrangements” in the context of Gwent Police’s positive practices?
It means Gwent Police has effective systems to check if they are handling hate crime cases correctly and applying hate crime flags accurately.
Why did Gwent Police introduce a “cyber community support officer”?
Gwent Police recognized the rise of hate crimes in online communities and appointed an officer to address these issues.
What is identified as a key issue in control rooms that contributes to poor practice in handling hate crimes?
Victims receive inconsistent advice from control room staff due to a lack of training.
Why does poor practice occur in terms of data recording related to hate crimes?
Hate crimes are often not recorded properly, and there is a failure to gather enough data about victims and the hate incidents.
What aspect of online hate crime is highlighted as a challenge in the inspection?
Law enforcement is ill-equipped to deal with online hate crime, as indicated by poor practices identified in the inspection.
