Hate / Bias Crime

Question 1

Hate

Supervision

• Supervisory Officer _____
• Supervisory Officer _____
• Divisional Detective Sergeant _____
• Intelligence Services – Hate Crime _____

Answer 1

1. mandatory notification
2. mandatory attendance
3. mandatory notification
4. mandatory notification

Question 2

Hate

The investigation of hate/bias crime is the _____ but Intelligence Services – Hate Crime (INT – Hate Crime) will provide assistance and expertise to all investigations and prosecutions for these crimes.

Answer 2

1. responsibility of the divisional detective office

Question 3

Hate

One of the most effective ways of curtailing the incidence of graffiti is have it removed or covered over within _____ hours.

The removal of graffiti from private property is the responsibility of _____. Maintenance of public property is the responsibility of the respective government agency.

Answer 3

1. twenty four (24)
2. the property holder

Question 4

Hate

Generally, _____ to make a determination of what constitutes a hate/bias crime. It is often the result of cumulative information that supports such a finding. It is not enough to determine that the suspect was biased against the victim but rather that the motivation for the commission of the criminal act was hate or bias.

Answer 4

1. no single factor is sufficient
2. the motivation for the commission of the criminal act was hate or bias

Question 5

Hate - Police Officer

• consider the following criteria in determining if an incident is a hate/bias crime
• _____ or absence of _____
• the _____ of the victim and the community about the crime
• the display of offensive symbols associated with hate groups (graffiti, symbols, hate literature, etc.)
• the date and time of the occurrence corresponding to a date of significance to victim and/or suspect (i.e. historical or religious)
• a review of circumstances surrounding the incident including
  1. the group involved in the attack
  2. the manner and means of attack
  3. similar incidents in the same area or against the same victim
  4. statements, comments or gestures used by the suspect

Answer 5

1. motive, motive
2. perception

Question 6

Hate - Police Officer

2. Where initial investigation determines that an offence has been committed shall

…

• provide the relevant eReport numbers to
• _____
• _____

Answer 6

1. INT – Hate Crime
2. divisional detective sergeant

Question 7

Hate - Supervisory Officer

Supervisory Officer

The supervisory officer shall be responsible for the quality and thoroughness of the uniform response.

6. Upon being notified of an incident suspected to be a hate/bias crime shall
   * _____
   * 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 _____, as appropriate
   * ensure compliance with Procedure 04–31, if required
   * assure the victim and the community that the Service will fully investigate the occurrence and assist the community in taking measures to prevent any repetition of the offence
   * advise the _____ of all relevant facts

Answer 7

1. attend the scene
2. investigators from the divisional detective office, Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services, INT – Hate Crime and Victim Services Toronto
3. Officer in Charge

Question 8

Hate - Officer in Charge

Officer in Charge

10. Upon being notified of a hate/bias crime shall ensure
    * _____
    * 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)

Answer 8

1. detective personnel attend the scene as required
2. the Unit Commander and INT – Hate Crime

Question 9

_____ means a criminal offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by hate, bias, or prejudice based on the victim’s race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, or on any other similar factor.

Answer 9

1. Hate / Bias Crime

Question 10

_____ is a non-criminal action or behaviour that is motivated by hate against an identifiable group. Examples of hate incidents include using racial slurs, or insulting a person because of their ethnic or religious dress or how they identify. (For example, a neighbour dispute or a dispute in a parking lot, which escalates to verbal abuse, derogatory or racial slurs.)

Answer 10

1. Hate Incident

Question 11

_____ means any communication that advocates or promotes genocide 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.

Answer 11

1. Hate Propaganda

Question 12

_____ offences are found in s. 318 and 319 of the Criminal Code. Advocate genocide and wilful promotion of hatred require the permission of the Attorney General to proceed with prosecution.
_____ does not require the consent of the Attorney General.

Intelligence Services – Hate Crime will liaise with the Ministry of the Attorney General and advise the respective detective office when a decision by the Attorney General has been made concerning the commencement of legal proceedings in cases of _____.

Answer 12

1. Hate propaganda
2. Public incitement of hatred
3. hate propaganda