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Resolution to Enhance Ann Arbor Police Department Training on Hate Crime Prevention, Investigation and Response
Staff
Reviewed by: Jennifer Janetsky, Assistant City Attorney
Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
Andre Anderson, Police Chief
Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all its residents, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or political affiliation;
Whereas, The federal government defines hate crimes as crimes committed on the basis of the victim's perceived or actual race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability;
Whereas, According to the Department of Justice, the crime in a hate crime is "often a violent crime, such as assault, murder, arson, vandalism, or threats to commit such crimes. It may also cover conspiring or asking another person to commit such crimes, even if the crime was never carried out";
Whereas, The Department of Justice estimates an average of 250,000 hate crimes were committed each year between 2004 and 2015 in the United States. Most of these crimes were not reported to law enforcement;
Whereas, The year 2020 witnessed a significant increase in anti-Asian crimes and sentiment, particularly as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitates proactive measures to combat discrimination and prejudice;
Whereas, There has been a disturbing rise in incidents of anti-Arab, anti-Islamic, anti-Israeli, anti-Jewish, and anti-Palestinian sentiment, highlighting the urgent need to address these forms of hate and discrimination within our community;
Whereas, Debates surrounding immigration have led to increased anti-Latino sentiment, emphasizing the importance of fostering a safe environment for all residents, regardless of their immigration status;
Whereas, The 2020 el...
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