Hate/Bias Crime Flashcards
What is required of Supervisor when being notified of a hate bias crime?
- Attend the scene when possible
- Assign sufficient officers to ensure a thorough investigation
- Ensure all evidence is dealt with in according to procedures 04-21(gathering evidence), 04-30 (SOCO), 09-01(Property)
- Request attendance of investigators from CIB, FIS, INT hate crimes as appropriate
- Contact victim services if required
- Assure community/victim the matter will be investigated thouroughly and measures will be taken to prevent repetition
- Advise OIC of relevant facts.
Q: What is required of a Detective initiating a hate/bias crime?
A: - Ensure the divisional co-ordinator is advised of significant aspects of the investigation including eReport numbers (eReport to be provided to INT- Hate Crime as well)
- Consider using search authorities in locating weapons, ammunition, explosives and licences.
- Where firearms may be a factor notify G&G and treat as firearms investigation (Procedure 05-21)
Q: What is required of a Detective when an arrest is made as a result of hate/bias crime?
- Ensure the information on the hate/bias aspect of the crime is notes on the eReport and the top clearly indicates hate/bias crime
- Where stalking, threatening, harassment, an identifiable target and serious potential for violence, consult with Sex Crimes.
- Consider contacting anyone giving the accused access to firearms, licences, permits.
- consider applying for a weapons prohibition order.
The commitment of the Toronto Police Service (Service) to the community is based upon valuing the ____ and _____ of every person.
equality dignity
The investigation of hate/bias crime is the responsibility of the divisional detective office but _____________ but will provide assistance and expertise to all investigations and prosecutions for these crimes
Intelligence Services – Hate Crime (INT – Hate Crime)
___________ will be the central focus for the dissemination of information and support to divisional hate crime investigation co–ordinators, other police services, government agencies and the community
Intelligence Services – Hate Crime
Detective
in cases involving stalking, threatening or harassing behaviour, and where there is an identifiable target and serious potential for violence, consult with the divisional detective sergeant regarding consultation with ________________ .
Detective Operations – Sex Crimes – Behavioural Assessment Section (BAS)
Officer in Charge
Upon being notified of a hate/bias crime shall ensure
detective personnel attend the scene as required
in cases involving bodily harm or major property damage, __________ are notified promptly
compliance with Procedures 17–01 and 17–08, if applicable
the relevant eReport numbers are provided to the divisional detective sergeant
the particulars are recorded in the Unit Commanders Morning Report (UCMR), as required
When booking a prisoner, and before considering release, shall ensure all reasonable inquiries have been
the Unit Commander and INT – Hate Crime,
Detective Sergeant
When an arrest has been made in a hate/bias crime case involving stalking, threatening or harassing behaviour; and where there is an identifiable target and serious potential for violence shall contact the ____ for advice, referral or an assessment of risk, if appropriate
BAS
Unit Commander
When in charge of a division shall appoint a ___________.
Upon being advised of a hate/bias crime shall ensure
a thorough investigation is completed
liaison is maintained and assistance sought from
INT – Hate Crime
Victim Services Toronto, as applicable
Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit
outside agencies, as applicable
When appropriate, meet with _____________ to address any concerns.
divisional hate crime investigation co–ordinator
the victim and the affected community
Hate Propaganda means any _______ that advocates or promotes _____ against any identifiable group or makes statements that are likely to promote hate against any identifiable group because of colour, race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or mental or physical disability
Advocate genocide and wilful promotion of hatred require the permission of the ________ to proceed with prosecution
Public incitement of hatred does not require the consent of the __________
communication genocide Attorney General.
The investigation of hate/bias crime is the responsibility of the _____ but ______ will provide assistance and expertise to all investigations and prosecutions for these crimes
divisional detective office, Intelligence Services – Hate Crime (INT – Hate Crime)
When appropriate, meet with the victim and the affected community to address any concerns. Who meets with the community?
Unit Commander
Supervisory Officer
Upon being notified of an incident suspected to be a hate/bias crime shall
attend the scene whenever possible
assign sufficient police officers to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted
ensure all evidence is dealt with in compliance with Procedures 04–21, 04–30 and 09–01
request the attendance of investigators from the divisional detective office, Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services, INT – Hate Crime and Victim Services Toronto, as appropriate
ensure compliance with Procedure 04–31, if required
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assure the ________ and the _______ that the Service will fully investigate the occurrence and assist the _________in taking measures to prevent any repetition of the offence
advise the Officer in Charge of all relevant facts
victim and the community, community
The IGGTF – Firearms Enforcement Unit (FEU) is mandated to identify and take enforcement action against persons involved in the illegal movement of firearms, ammunition and explosives. This includes the offences of smuggling, trafficking and the possession of ________
“crime guns”.
