F.1: Hate Crimes
Reduce the incidence and adverse impact of hate crimes against at risk groups. Other Information:
The wave of backlash hate crimes against Muslim, Sikh, and Arab-Americans following 9/11 represents an example of the reactive
demands often placed on the FBI. More than 500 hate crimes-related investigations were initiated in the immediate aftermath
of 9/11, resulting in more than 160 federal and local prosecutions. The FBI will increase its ability to rapidly respond to
hate crimes following triggering events, and expand its outreach to potential victim groups. Priority Actions: Increase partnerships
with civil rights advocacy organizations, political and religious leaders, minority student organizations, and other groups
related to at-risk populations to identify trends and provide education to reduce the incidence of hate crimes. Increase partnerships
with local and state law enforcement agencies to address hate crimes. Develop and broaden media strategies to increase community
hate crimes awareness, and ultimately decrease the number of hate crimes. Increase hate crimes training to federal, state,
and local law enforcement agencies, and increase the readiness of law enforcement agencies to notify the FBI of significant
incidents. Create a surge capability and develop strategies to augment existing resources after triggering events.
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