Myth Or Fact: Hate Crimes – How Much Do You Know?
#1. Which offense type is most commonly involved in a hate crime?
#2. Anti-LGBTQ+ bias is a small slice of overall hate crime.
#3. Which of the following identities is the most common bias motivation in hate crimes?
#4. The use of a homophobic or racial slur during an assault automatically proves a hate crime occurred.
#5. Straight, cisgender, white men can be victims of hate crimes under federal and state laws.
#6. Which of the following identity groups are included in federal hate crimes law? (Check all that apply)
Select all that apply:
#7. Law enforcement officers in the United States are required to receive training on hate crimes investigations.
#8. To charge a suspect with a hate crime, law enforcement must prove the offender’s hatred for the targeted identity group.
Results
Great job! You know some of the basic information related to hate crimes investigations. Fortunately, hate crimes don’t occur every day in most communities. It is important though that every first responder be trained, aware, and ready to identify, document and investigate possible hate crimes.
Learn more about hate crimes investigation training.
Fortunately, hate crimes don’t occur every day in most communities. It is important though that every first responder be trained, aware, and ready to identify, document and investigate possible hate crimes.
Learn more about hate crimes investigation training.