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319.1 CRIMINAL STATUTES
Penal Code § 422 - Prohibits verbal, written or electronically transmitted threats to commit great
bodily injury or death to another or his/her immediate family.
Penal Code § 422.6(a) - Prohibits the use of force or threats of force to willfully injure, intimidate,
interfere with, oppress, or threaten any person in the free exercise or enjoyment of rights
and privileges secured by the Constitution or law because of the person's real or perceived
characteristics listed in Penal Code § 422.55(a). Speech alone does not constitute a violation of
this section except when the speech itself threatened violence and the defendant had the apparent
ability to carry out the threat.
Penal Code § 422.6(b) - Prohibits knowingly defacing, damaging or destroying the real or personal
property of any person for any of the purposes set forth in Penal Code § 422.6(a).
Penal Code § 422.7 - Provides for other criminal offenses involving threats, violence or property
damage in excess of $400 to become felonies if committed for any of the purposes set forth in
Penal Code 422.6.
Penal Code § 422.56 - Defines gender for purposes of various hate crime statutes to mean the
victim's actual sex or a person's gender identity and gender related appearance and behavior
whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.
Penal Code § 422.77 - Provides for the criminal enforcement of any order issued pursuant to Civil
Code § 52.1.
Penal Code § 11411 - Prohibits terrorizing by placing or displaying any unauthorized sign, mark,
symbol, emblem or other physical impression (including Nazi swastika, noose, or burning cross).
Penal Code § 11412 - Prohibits terrorizing threats of injury or property damage to interfere with
the exercise of religious beliefs.
Penal Code § 594.3 - Prohibits vandalism to religious buildings or places of worship.
Penal Code § 11413 - Prohibits use of explosives or other destructive devices for terrorizing
another at health facilities, places of religion, group facilities and other specified locations.
319.2 CIVIL STATUTES
Civil Code § 51.7 - Except for statements made during otherwise lawful labor picketing, all persons
in this state have the right to be free from any violence or intimidation by threat of violence against
their person or property because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national
origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or position in a labor dispute.
Civil Code § 52 - Provides for civil suit by individual, Attorney General, District Attorney or City
Attorney for violation of Civil Code § 51.7, including damages, Temporary Restraining Order and
injunctive relief.
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Civil Code § 52.1 - Provides for Temporary Restraining Order and injunctions for violations of
individual and Constitutional rights enforceable as criminal conduct under Penal Code § 422.9.
319.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy is designed to assist in identifying and handling crimes motivated by hate or other bias
toward individuals and groups with legally defined protected characteristics, to define appropriate
steps for assisting victims, and to provide a guide to conducting related investigations. It outlines
the general policy framework for prevention, response, accessing assistance, victim assistance
and follow-up, and reporting as related to law enforcement's role in handling hate crimes. It also
serves as a declaration that hate crimes are taken seriously and demonstrates how the Albany
Police Department may best use its resources to investigate and solve an offense, in addition to
building community trust and increasing police legitimacy (Penal Code § 13519.6; Penal Code
§ 422.87).
319.3.1 DEFINITION AND LAWS
In accordance with Penal Code § 422.55; Penal Code § 422.56; Penal Code § 422.6; and Penal
Code § 422.87, for purposes of all other state law, unless an explicit provision of law or the context
clearly requires a different meaning, the following shall apply:
Bias motivation - Bias motivation is a pre-existing negative attitude toward actual or perceived
characteristics referenced in Penal Code § 422.55. Depending on the circumstances of each case,
bias motivation may include but is not limited to hatred, animosity, discriminatory selection of
victims, resentment, revulsion, contempt, unreasonable fear, paranoia, callousness, thrill-seeking,
desire for social dominance, desire for social bonding with those of one's "own kind," or a
perception of the vulnerability of the victim due to the victim being perceived as being weak,
worthless, or fair game because of a protected characteristic, including but not limited to disability
or gender.
Disability - Disability includes mental disability and physical disability as defined in Government
Code § 12926, regardless of whether those disabilities are temporary, permanent, congenital, or
acquired by heredity, accident, injury, advanced age, or illness.
Disability bias - In recognizing suspected disability-bias hate crimes, officers should consider
whether there is any indication that the perpetrator was motivated by hostility or other bias,
occasioned by factors such as but not limited to dislike of persons who arouse fear or guilt, a
perception that persons with disabilities are inferior and therefore "deserving victims," a fear of
persons whose visible traits are perceived as being disturbing to others, or resentment of those
who need, demand, or receive alternative educational, physical, or social accommodations.
In recognizing suspected disability-bias hate crimes, officers should consider whether there is any
indication that the perpetrator perceived the victim to be vulnerable and, if so, if this perception is
grounded, in whole or in part, in anti-disability bias. This includes but is not limited to situations
where a perpetrator targets a person with a particular perceived disability while avoiding other
vulnerable-appearing persons, such as inebriated persons or persons with perceived disabilities
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different from those of the victim. Such circumstances could be evidence that the perpetrator's
motivations included bias against persons with the perceived disability of the victim and that the
crime must be reported as a suspected hate crime and not a mere crime of opportunity.
Gender - Gender means sex and includes a person's gender identity and gender expression.
Gender expression - Gender expression means a person's gender-related appearance and
behavior, regardless of whether it is stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at
birth.
Gender identity - Gender identity means each person's internal understanding of their gender,
or the perception of a person's gender identity, which may include male, female, a combination
of male and female, neither male nor female, a gender different from the person's sex assigned
at birth, or transgender (2 CCR § 11030).
Hate crime - "Hate crime" includes but is not limited to a violation of Penal Code § 422.6, and
means a criminal act committed, in whole or in part, because of one or more of the following actual
or perceived characteristics of the victim:
(a)Disability
(b)Gender
(c)Nationality
(d)Race or ethnicity
(e)Religion
(f)Sexual orientation
(g)Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics:
1."Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or
perceived characteristics" includes advocacy for, identification with, or being
on the premises owned or rented by, or adjacent to, any of the following: a
community center, educational facility, family, individual, office, meeting hall,
place of worship, private institution, public agency, library, or other entity, group,
or person that has, or is identified with people who have, one or more of the
characteristics listed in the definition of "hate crime" under paragraphs 1 to 6,
inclusive, of Penal Code § 422.55(a).
Note: A "hate crime" need not be motivated by hate but may be motivated by any bias against
a protected characteristic.
Hate incident - A hate incident is an action or behavior motivated by hate or bias but legally
protected by the First Amendment right to freedom of expression. Examples of hate incidents
include:
•Name-calling
•Insults and epithets
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•Distributing hate material in public places
•Displaying hate material on your own property
Hate speech - The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects most speech, even when
it is disagreeable, offensive, or hurtful. The following types of speech are generally not protected:
•Fighting words
•True threats
•Perjury
•Blackmail
•Incitement to lawless action
•Conspiracy
•Solicitation to commit any crime
In whole or in part - "In whole or in part because of" means that the bias motivation must be
a cause in fact of the offense whether or not other causes also exist. When multiple concurrent
motives exist, the prohibited bias must be a substantial factor in bringing about the particular
result. There is no requirement that the bias be a main factor, or that a crime would not have been
committed but for the actual or perceived characteristic.
Nationality - Nationality means country of origin, immigration status, including citizenship, and
national origin.
Race or ethnicity - Race or ethnicity includes ancestry, color, and ethnic background.
Religion - Religion includes all aspects of religious belief, observance, and practice and includes
agnosticism and atheism.
Religious bias - In recognizing suspected religion-bias hate crimes, officers should consider
whether there were targeted attacks on, or biased references to, symbols of importance to a
particular religion or articles considered of spiritual significance in a particular religion (e.g.,
crosses, hijabs, Stars of David, turbans, head coverings, statues of the Buddha).
Sexual orientation - Sexual orientation means heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality.
Victim - Victim includes but is not limited to:
•Community center
•Educational facility
•Entity
•Family
•Group
•Individual
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•Office
•Meeting hall
•Person
•Place of worship
•Private institution
•Public agency
•Library
•Other victim or intended victim of the offense
319.4 POLICY
It is the policy of this department to safeguard the rights of all individuals irrespective of their
disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and/or association with
a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Any acts or threats
of violence, property damage, harassment, intimidation, or other crimes motivated by hate or bias
should be viewed very seriously and given high priority.
This department will employ reasonably available resources and vigorous law enforcement action
to identify and arrest hate crime perpetrators. Also, recognizing the particular fears and distress
typically suffered by victims, the potential for reprisal and escalation of violence, and the far-
reaching negative consequences of these crimes on the community, this department should take
all reasonable steps to attend to the security and related concerns of the immediate victims and
their families as feasible.
All officers are required to be familiar with the policy and use reasonable diligence to carry out the
policy unless directed by the Chief of Police or other command-level officer to whom the Chief of
Police formally delegates this responsibility.
319.5 PLANNING AND PREVENTION
In order to facilitate the guidelines contained within this policy, department members will
continuously work to build and strengthen relationships with the community, engage in dialogue,
and provide education to the community about this policy. Department personnel are also
encouraged to learn about the inherent issues concerning their communities in relation to hate
crimes.
Although hate incidents are not criminal events, they can be indicators of, or precursors to, hate
crimes. Hate incidents should be investigated and documented as part of an overall strategy to
prevent hate crimes.
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319.5.1 HATE CRIMES COORDINATOR
A department member appointed by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee will serve as
the Hate Crimes Coordinator. The responsibilities of the Hate Crimes Coordinator should include
but not be limited to (Penal Code § 422.87):
(a)Meeting with residents in target communities to allay fears; emphasizing the
department's concern over hate crimes and related incidents; reducing the potential
for counter-violence; and providing safety, security, and crime-prevention information.
Cultural diversity education and immersion programs (if available) could facilitate this
process.
(b)Finding, evaluating, and monitoring public social media sources to identify possible
suspects in reported hate crimes; to identify suspects or suspect groups in future hate
crimes or hate incidents affecting individuals, groups, or communities that may be
victimized; and to predict future hate-based events.
(c)Providing direct and referral assistance to the victim and the victim's family.
(d)Conducting public meetings on hate crime threats and violence in general.
(e)Establishing relationships with formal community-based organizations and leaders.
(f)Expanding, where appropriate, preventive programs such as hate, bias, and crime-
reduction seminars for students.
(g)Reviewing the Attorney General's latest opinion on hate crime statistics and targets
in order to prepare and plan for future crimes, specifically for Arab, Middle Eastern,
Islamic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ),
Black, Native American, immigrant, Jewish, Asian American, and Pacific Islander
communities (Penal Code § 13519.6(b)(8)).
(h)Providing orientation of and with communities of specific targeted victims such as
immigrant, Muslim, Arab, LGBTQ, Black or African-American, Jewish, and Sikh
persons and persons with disabilities.
(i)Coordinating with the Training Sergeant to develop a schedule of required hate-crime
training and include in a training plan recognition of hate crime bias characteristics,
including information on general underreporting of hate crimes.
(j)Verifying a process is in place to provide this policy and related orders to officers in
the field and taking reasonable steps to rectify the situation if such a process is not
in place.
(k)Taking reasonable steps to ensure hate crime data is provided to the Records Section
for mandated reporting to the California Department of Justice.
1.Ensure the California Department of Justice crime data is posted monthly on the
department website (Penal Code § 13023).
(l)Reporting any suspected multi-mission extremist crimes to the department Terrorism
Liaison Officer, the assigned designee, or other appropriate resource; and verifying
that such data is transmitted to the Joint Regional Information Exchange System in
accordance with the protocols of the Records Section Policy.
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(m)Maintaining the department's supply of up-to-date hate crimes brochures (Penal Code
§ 422.92; Penal Code § 422.87).
(n)Submitting required hate crime materials to the California Department of Justice in
accordance with the timeline established by state law (Penal Code § 13023).
(o)Annually assessing this policy, including:
1.Keeping abreast of POST model policy framework for hate crimes for revisions
or additions, including definitions, responsibilities, training resources, the
supplemental hate crime report, and planning and prevention methods.
2.Analysis of the department's data collection as well as the available outside data
(e.g., annual California Attorney General's report on hate crime) in preparation
for and response to future hate crimes.
319.5.2 RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Establishing a relationship with stakeholders, before any incident occurs, to develop a network
and protocol for disclosure often assists greatly in any disclosure.
The benefit of public disclosure of hate crime incidents includes:
(a)Dissemination of correct information.
(b)Assurance to affected communities or groups that the matter is being properly and
promptly investigated.
(c)The ability to request information regarding the commission of the crimes from the
victimized community.
Information or records relating to hate crimes subject to public disclosure shall be released as
provided by the Records Maintenance and Release Policy or as allowed by law. In accordance
with the Media Relations Policy, the supervisor, public information officer, or the authorized
designee should be provided with information that can be responsibly reported to the media. When
appropriate, the department spokesperson should reiterate that hate crimes will not be tolerated,
will be investigated seriously, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Department should consider the following when releasing information to the public regarding
hate crimes and hate incidents that have been reported within the jurisdiction:
•Inform community organizations in a timely manner when a community group has
been the target of a hate crime.
•Inform the community of the impact of these crimes on the victim, the victim’s family,
and the community, and of the assistance and compensation available to victims.
•Inform the community regarding hate crime law and the legal rights of, and remedies
available to, victims of hate crimes.
•Provide the community with ongoing information regarding hate crimes and/or hate
incidents.
319.6 RESPONSE, VICTIM ASSISTANCE, AND FOLLOW-UP
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319.6.1 INITIAL RESPONSE
First responding officers should know the role of all department personnel as they relate to the
department's investigation of hate crimes and/or incidents. Responding officers should evaluate
the need for additional assistance and, working with supervision and/or investigations, access
needed assistance if applicable.
At the scene of a suspected hate or bias crime, officers should take preliminary actions reasonably
deemed necessary, including but not limited to the following:
(a)Use agency checklist (per Penal Code § 422.87) to assist in the investigation of any
hate crime (see Appendix).
(b)Stabilize the victims and request medical attention when necessary.
(c)Properly protect the safety of victims, witnesses, and perpetrators.
1.Assist victims in seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (if applicable).
(d)Notify other appropriate personnel in the chain of command, depending on the nature
and seriousness of the offense and its potential inflammatory and related impact on
the community.
(e)Properly protect, preserve, and process the crime scene, and remove all physical
evidence of the incident as soon as possible after the offense is documented. If
evidence of an inflammatory nature cannot be physically removed, the property owner
should be contacted to facilitate removal or covering as soon as reasonably possible.
Department personnel should follow up with the property owner to determine if this
was accomplished in a timely manner.
(f)Collect and photograph physical evidence or indicators of hate crimes such as:
1.Hate literature.
2.Spray paint cans.
3.Threatening letters.
4.Symbols used by hate groups.
(g)Identify criminal evidence on the victim.
(h)Request the assistance of translators or interpreters when needed to establish
effective communication with witnesses, victims, or others as appropriate.
(i)Conduct a preliminary investigation and record pertinent information including but not
limited to:
1.Identity of suspected perpetrators.
2.Identity of witnesses, including those no longer at the scene.
3.The offer of victim confidentiality per Government Code § 7923.615.
4.Prior occurrences in this area or with this victim.
5.Statements made by suspects; exact wording is critical.
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6.The victim's protected characteristics and determine if bias was a motivation "in
whole or in part" in the commission of the crime.
(j)Adhere to Penal Code § 422.93, which protects hate crime victims and witnesses from
being reported to federal immigration authorities if they have not committed any crime
under state law.
(k)Provide information regarding immigration remedies available to victims of crime (e.g.,
U-Visa, T-Visa, S-Visa).
(l)Provide the department's Hate Crimes Brochure (per Penal Code § 422.92) if asked,
if necessary, or per policy.
(m)Utilize proper techniques for interviewing people with disabilities and be aware of
and provide appropriate accommodations (e.g., ADA standards, Braille, visuals,
translators for the deaf or hard of hearing).
(n)Document any suspected multi-mission extremist crimes.
319.6.2 INVESTIGATION
Investigators at the scene of, or performing follow-up investigation on, a suspected hate or bias
crime or hate incident should take all actions deemed reasonably necessary, including but not
limited to the following:
(a)Consider typologies of perpetrators of hate crimes and incidents, including but not
limited to thrill, reactive/defensive, and mission (hard core).
(b)Utilize investigative techniques and methods to handle hate crimes or hate incidents
in a professional manner.
(c)Utilize proper techniques for interviewing people with disabilities and be aware of
and provide appropriate accommodations (e.g., ADA standards, Braille, visuals,
translators for the deaf or hard of hearing).
(d)Properly investigate any report of a hate crime committed under the color of authority
per Penal Code § 422.6 and Penal Code § 13519.6.
(e)Document physical evidence or indicators of hate crimes, in accordance with the
provisions of the Property and Evidence Policy, such as:
1.Hate literature.
2.Spray paint cans.
3.Threatening letters.
4.Symbols used by hate groups.
5.Desecration of religious symbols, objects, or buildings.
(f)Request the assistance of translators or interpreters when needed to establish
effective communication.
(g)Conduct a preliminary investigation and record information regarding:
1.Identity of suspected perpetrators.
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2.Identity of witnesses, including those no longer at the scene.
3.Offer of victim confidentiality per Government Code § 7923.615.
4.Prior occurrences, in this area or with this victim.
5.Statements made by suspects; exact wording is critical.
6.Document the victim's protected characteristics.
(h)Provide victim assistance and follow-up.
(i)Canvass the area for additional witnesses.
(j)Examine suspect's social media activity for potential evidence of bias motivation.
(k)Coordinate the investigation with department, state, and regional intelligence
operations. These sources can provide the investigator with an analysis of any
patterns, organized hate groups, and suspects potentially involved in the offense.
(l)Coordinate the investigation with the crime scene investigation unit (if applicable) or
other appropriate units of the Department.
(m)Determine if the incident should be classified as a hate crime.
(n)Take reasonable steps to provide appropriate assistance to hate crime victims,
including the following measures:
1.Contact victims periodically to determine whether they are receiving adequate
and appropriate assistance.
2.Provide ongoing information to victims about the status of the criminal
investigation.
3.Provide victims and any other interested persons the brochure on hate crimes
per Penal Code § 422.92 and information on any local advocacy groups (if
asked).
(o)Document any suspected multi-mission extremist crimes.
(p)Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies in the area to assess patterns of hate
crimes and/or hate incidents, and determine if organized hate groups are involved.
319.6.3 SUPERVISION
The supervisor shall confer with the initial responding officer and take reasonable steps to ensure
that necessary preliminary actions have been taken. The supervisor shall request any appropriate
personnel necessary to accomplish the following:
(a)Provide immediate assistance to the crime victim by:
1.Expressing the department's official position on the importance of these cases
and the measures that will be taken to apprehend the perpetrators.
2.Expressing the department's interest in protecting victims' anonymity
(confidentiality forms, Government Code § 7923.615) to the extent reasonably
possible. Allow the victims to convey their immediate concerns and feelings.
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3.Identifying individuals or agencies that may provide victim assistance and
support. Local victim assistance resources may include family members or close
acquaintances, clergy, or a department chaplain, as well as community service
agencies that provide shelter, food, clothing, child care, or other related services
(per Penal Code § 422.92).
(b)Take reasonable steps to ensure that all relevant facts are documented on an incident
and/or arrest report and make an initial determination as to whether the incident should
be classified as a hate crime for federal and state bias-crimes reporting purposes.
(c)Notify other appropriate personnel in the chain of command, depending on the nature
and seriousness of the offense and its potential inflammatory and related impact on
the community.
(d)In cases of large-scale hate crime waves, or in circumstances where the potential
exists for subsequent hate crimes or incidents, consider directing resources to protect
vulnerable sites (such as assigning an officer to specific locations that could become
targets).
(e)Verify hate crimes are being properly reported, including reporting to the Department
of Justice, pursuant to Penal Code § 13023.
(f)Verify adherence to Penal Code § 422.93, which protects hate crime victims and
witnesses from being reported to federal immigration authorities if they have not
committed any crime under state law. Supervisors should also be aware of the
immigration remedies available to victims of crime (e.g., U-Visa, T-Visa, S-Visa).
(g)Respond to and properly initiate an investigation of any reports of hate crimes
committed under the color of authority.
(h)Provide appropriate assistance, including activating the California Department of
Justice hate crime rapid response protocol if necessary. For additional information
refer to the California Department of Justice website.
(i)Verify reporting of any suspected multi-mission extremist crimes to the agency Hate
Crimes Coordinator.
(j)Make a final determination as to whether the incident should be classified as a hate
crime and forward to the Chief of Police for approval.
319.7 TRAINING
All members of this department will receive POST-approved training on hate crime recognition
and investigation (Penal Code § 13519.6).
Training should include (Penal Code § 422.87):
(a)Recognition of bias motivators such as ranges of attitudes and perceptions toward a
specific characteristic or group, including disability bias, gender bias, and religion bias.
(b)Accurate reporting by officers, including information on the general underreporting of
hate crimes.
(c)Distribution of hate crime brochures.
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(d)When a gun violence restraining order may be appropriate for prevention of hate
crimes (Penal Code § 13519.6).
319.8 APPENDIX
See attachments:_
Statutes and Legal Requirements.pdf
Hate Crime Checklist.pdf
Supplemental Hate Crime Report.pdf
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19APPENDIX - STATUTES AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Statutes and Legal Requirements
Items listed in this section include sections from the California Penal Code (CPC), Welfare and
Institutions Code (WI) and Government Code (GC).
Definitions
CPC 422.55 - Provides general definition of hate crimes in California.
CPC 422.56- Provides definitions of terms included in hate crimes statutes.
GC 12926- Disability-related definitions applicable to some hate crime statutes.
Felonies
Hate Crimes
CPC 422.7 - Commission of a crime for the purpose of interfering with another’s exercise of civil rights.
Related Crimes
CPC 190.2(a)(16) - Homicide penalties related to certain hate crime related acts.
CPC 190.03(a) - Homicide penalties related to certain hate crime related acts.
CPC 288(b)(2) - Sexual assault of dependent person by caretaker
CPC 368(b) - Dependent adult abuse generally - may apply as disability-related hate crime.
CPC 594.3 - Vandalism of places of worship.
CPC 11412 - Causing or attempting to cause other to refrain from exercising religion by threat.
CPC 11413 - Arson or destructive device at place of worship.
Misdemeanors
Hate Crimes
CPC 422.6 - Use of force, threats, or destruction of property to interfere with another’s exercise of civil
rights.
CPC 422.77 - Violation of civil order (Bane Act) protecting the exercise of civil rights
Related Crimes
CPC 302 - Disorderly conduct during an assemblage of people gathered for religious worship at a tax-
exempt place of worship.
CPC 538(c) - Unauthorized insertion of advertisements in newspapers and redistribution to the public.
CPC 640.2 - Placing handbill, notice of advertisement on a consumer product or product packaged
without authorization.
CPC 11411 - Terrorism of owner or occupant of real property. Placement or display of sign, symbol,
or other physical impression without authorization, engagement in pattern of conduct, or burning or
desecration of religious symbols.
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Enhancements
CPC 190.2(a)(16) - Special circumstances imposing the Death Penalty or Life Without Possibility of
Parole, if the victim was intentionally killed because of sexual orientation, gender, or disability.
CPC 190.3 - Special circumstances imposing LWOP if the victim was intentionally killed because of
sexual orientation, gender, or disability.
CPC 422.75 - Penalty for felony committed because of victim’s race, color, religion, nationality, country
or origin, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation shall be enhanced one, two, or three years in prison, if
the person acts alone; and two, three, or four years if the person commits the act with another.
CPC 1170.8 - Enhancement for robbery or assault at a place of worship.
CPC 1170.85(b) - Felony assault or battery enhancement due to age or disability.
Reporting
CPC 13023- Requirement for law enforcement agencies to report hate crime data to DOJ.
WI 15630 – Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandated Reporting (may apply in disability-related hate
crimes).
Training and Policy Requirements
CPC 422.87 - Hate crimes policy adoption and update requirements (AB 1985, Effective January 1,
2019).
CPC 13519.6 - Defines hate crime training requirements for peace officers.
CPC 13519.41 - Training requirements on sexual orientation and gender identity-related hate crimes for
peace officers and dispatchers (AB 2504, Effective January 1, 2019).
Miscellaneous Provisions
CPC 422.78 - Responsibility for prosecution of stay away order violations.
CPC 422.86 - Public policy regarding hate crimes.
CPC 422.89 - Legislative intent regarding violations of civil rights and hate crimes
CPC 422.92 - Hate crimes victims brochure requirement for law enforcement agencies.
CPC 422.93 - Protection of victims and witnesses from being reported to immigration authorities.
GC 6254 - Victim confidentiality.
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Hate Crime Checklist.pdf
Hate Crime Checklist.pdf
HATE CRIME CHECKLIST
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Victim Type:
Individual
Legal name (Last, First):
Other Names used (AKA):
School, business or organization
Name:
Type:
(e.g., non-profit, private, public school)
Address:
Faith-based organization
Name:
Faith:
Address:
Target of Crime (Check all that apply):
Person Private property Public property
Other
Nature of Crime (Check all that apply):
Bodily injury Threat of violence
Property damage
Other crime:
Property damage - estimated value
Type of Bias
(Check all characteristics that apply):
Disability
Gender
Gender identity/expression
Sexual orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Nationality
Religion
Significant day of offense
(e.g., 9/11, holy days)
Other:
Specify disability (be specific):
Actual or Perceived Bias – Victim’s Statement:
Actual bias [Victim actually has the indicated characteristic(s)].
Perceived bias [Suspect believed victim had the indicated characteristic(s)].
If perceived, explain the circumstances in narrative portion of Report.
Reason for Bias:
Do you feel you were targeted based on one of these characteristics?
Yes No Explain in narrative portion of Report.
Do you know what motivated the suspect to commit this crime?
Yes No Explain in narrative portion of Report.
Do you feel you were targeted because you associated yourself with an
individual or a group?
Yes No Explain in narrative portion of Report.
Are there indicators the suspect is affiliated with a Hate Group
(i.e., literature/tattoos)?
Yes No Describe in narrative portion of Report.
Are there Indicators the suspect is affiliated with a criminal street gang?
Yes No Describe in narrative portion of Report.
Bias Indicators (Check all that apply):
Hate speech Acts/gestures Property damage Symbol used
Written/electronic communication Graffiti/spray paint Other:
Describe with exact detail in narrative portion of Report.
Relationship Between Suspect & Victim:
Suspect known to victim? Yes No
Nature of relationship:
Length of relationship:
If Yes, describe in narrative portion of Report
Prior reported incidents with suspect? Total #
Prior unreported incidents with suspect? Total #
Restraining orders? Yes No
If Yes, describe in narrative portion of Report
Type of order: Order/Case#
Weapon(s) used during incident? Yes No Type:
Weapon(s) booked as evidence? Yes No
Automated Firearms System (AFS) Inquiry attached to Report? Yes No
POST 05/19 (Based on LAPD’s Hate Crime Supplemental Report, used with permission)
HATE CRIME CHECKLIST
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Witnesses present during incident? Yes No Statements taken? Yes No
Evidence collected? Yes No
Photos taken? Yes No
Total # of photos: D#:
Taken by: Serial #:
Recordings: Video Audio Booked
Suspect identified: Field ID By photo
Known to victim
VICTIM
Tattoos
Shaking
Unresponsive
Crying
Scared
Angry
Fearful
Calm
Agitated
Nervous
Threatening
Apologetic
Other observations:
SUSPECT
Tattoos
Shaking
Unresponsive
Crying
Scared
Angry
Fearful
Calm
Agitated
Nervous
Threatening
Apologetic
Other observations:
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (Explain all boxes marked "Yes" in narrative portion of report):
Has suspect ever threatened you? Yes No
Has suspect ever harmed you? Yes No
Does suspect possess or have access to a firearm? Yes No
Are you afraid for your safety? Yes No
Do you have any other information that may be helpful? Yes No
Resources offered at scene: Yes No Type:
Victim Suspect
Declined medical treatment
Will seek own medical treatment
Received medical treatment
Authorization to Release Medical Information,
Form 05.03.00, signed? Yes No
Paramedics at scene? Yes No Unit #
Name(s)/ID #:
Hospital:
Jail Dispensary:
Physician/Doctor:
Patient #:
Officer (Name/Rank) Date
Officer (Name/Rank) Date
Supervisor Approving (Name/Rank) Date
POST 05/19
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SUPPLEMENTAL HATE CRIME REPORT
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Hate incident (No Crime Committed) Hate Crime (422.6 PC, 51.7 CC, 52.1 CC)
VICTIM
VICTIM TYPE
Individual
Legal name (Last, First):
___________________________________________
Date and time of incident:
______________________________________________
Location of incident:
______________________________________________
Date and time of report:
______________________________________________
Location of report:
______________________________________________
Agency Case #:
______________________________________________
NATURE OF CALL FOR SERVICE (check all that apply)
Crime against persons
Crime against property
Gang activity
Other _____________________________________
Date of Birth Age Sex Race
School, business or organization
Name: _____________________________________
Type: _____________________________________
(e.g., non-profit, private, public school)
Faith-based organization
Name: _____________________________________
Faith: _____________________________________
Other
Name: _____________________________________
Type: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
BIAS
TYPE OF BIAS
(Check all characteristics that apply)
Disability
Gender
Gender identity/expression
Sexual orientation
Race
Ethnicity
Nationality
Religion
Significant day of offense
(e.g., 9/11, holy days)
Association with a person or group with
one or more of these characteristics
(actual or perceived)
Other:
______________________________
ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED BIAS – VICTIM’S STATEMENT
Actual bias [Victim has the indicated characteristic(s)].
Perceived bias [Suspect believed victim had the indicated
characteristic(s)].
REASON FOR BIAS:
Do you feel you were targeted based on one of these characteristics?
Yes No
Do you know what motivated the suspect to commit this crime?
Yes No
Do you feel you were targeted because you associated yourself with an
individual or a group?
Yes No
Are there indicators the suspect is affiliated with a Hate Group
(i.e., literature/tattoos)?
Yes No
Are there Indicators the suspect is affiliated with a criminal street gang?
Yes No
BIAS INDICATORS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Hate speech Acts/gestures Property damage Symbol used
Written/electronic communication Graffiti/spray paint Other: ___________________
SUPPLEMENTAL HATE CRIME REPORT
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HISTORY
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Legal name (Last, First):
______________________________________________
Other Names used (AKA):
______________________________________________
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUSPECT & VICTIM
Suspect known to victim: Yes No
Nature of relationship:
______________________________________________
Length of relationship: ____________________________
Prior reported incidents with suspect: Total # _______
Prior unreported incidents with suspect:
Yes No Unknown
Date of Birth Age Sex Race
Relationship to Victim:
______________________________________________
WEAPONS/FORCE
Weapon(s) used during incident? Yes No Type: ________________________________________
Force used during incident? Yes No Type: ________________________________________
EVIDENCE
Witnesses present during incident? Yes No Statements taken? Yes No
Evidence collected? Yes No
Photos taken? Yes No
Recordings: Video Audio Booked
Suspect identified: Field ID By photo/video Known
RESOURCES
Resources offered at scene: Yes No
Marsy’s Law Handout Hate Crimes Brochure Other: ________________________________________
MEDICAL
Victim Suspect
Declined medical treatment
Will seek own medical treatment
Received medical treatment
Injuries observed
Completed by Date
Name/Title/ID number