Hate Crime and Hamilton Law Enforcement Officials

Hamilton law enforcement officials: According to a presentation thats set to go in front of the citys police board on Monday, Hamilton law enforcement officials investigated 11 hate/bias-motivated crimes last year, down from 16 in 2012 . , according to CBC. According to the document, police deem an offence a hate crime if there is evidence that it was motivated, at least in part, by bias or prejudice against the victims race, ethnicity, religion, language, sex, age, physical or mental ability, or sexual orientation. A new report from the city's policing service shows Hamilton saw the number of reported hates crimes drop last year, butt he document raises concern about prejudice the citys black community continues to endure. The Hamilton Police Service Hate Crimes Unit has seen a significant decrease in the Hate-motivated crimes, the report said in its conclusion. However we will remain committed to education the public and our service on hate crimes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.