16 hour Investigation

Day One

8:00-8:30 Introduction and Program Objectives

8:30 - 10:00 Recognition, and Terminology

Dealing with the pressures of hate/bias crime through awareness. The dynamic pain and suffering stemming from hate/bias crimes on the victim.

10:15 - 11:30 History

Hate/bias in America, past and present - illustrated through video and participant handout on legislative policies regarding hate crimes.

11:30 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 2:00 Laws and Aspects of Criminal Justice

Discuss state and federal Laws on Hate/Bias Crimes and their effects on the Criminal Justice System.

2:15 - 4:15 Intelligence and Organized Groups

Organized hate groups in America today. Belief systems, organizations, Militia today and Domestic Terrorism. Gathering and maintaining intelligence information.

4:15 - 5:00 Media

Media effect on the Department and Community.

Day Two

0:800 - 10:00 Investigative Strategies

The investigator's responsibilities to the department, criminal justice system, victim, and community. Discussion of investigative strategies and evidence gathering. The difficulties in interviewing victims and suspects. Keeping personal bias and beliefs out of the investigation.

10:15 - 11:45 Investigation: Search Warrants and Case Studies

Looking at Search Warrants and Case Studies on Hate/Bias Crimes from first report to prosecution.

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 Initial Response / Supervision

Responding officer's responsibilities to the Department, criminal Justice System, victim, and community. When does the supervisor become a part of the investigation.

2:45 - 3:45 Community Involvement

The benefits of effectively handling hate/bias crimes or incidents through cooperative training programs. Handouts on "Ten Ways to Fight Hate: The Community Response" (Southern Poverty Law Center) and "Hate Crimes in Summit Recommendations" (International Association of Chiefs of Police)

4:00 - 5:00 Victim-ology

The dynamic pain and suffering stemming from hate/bias crimes on the victim, family, and community.