Prejudice - Answers A preconceived idea, preference, judgment or opinion formed beforehand or
without full knowledge or complete examination of the facts about an individual, group, race or
their perceived characteristics.
Biases - Answers A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation. A
tendency to believe some people, ideas, etc. are better than others usually results in treating
some people unfairly.
Stereotyping - Answers A rigid, oversimplified, often exaggerated belief that is applied both to an
entire social category of people and to each individual within it.
Why are biases present in all people and how unconscious bias works in the human mind? -
Answers A normal human attribute-even well- intentioned people have biases,
Biases are often unconscious or "implicit,"
Implicit biases are sometimes incompatible with our conscious attitudes,
Implicit biases can influence our actions,
Understanding how implicit bias can affect our perceptions and behavior is the 1st step to
"override" implicit biases,
Pre-Judge "Ambiguous Stimuli."
Demographic changes expected in Kansas. - Answers Large increase in Hispanic Americans,
Small increases in Asian and African Americans.
Culture - Answers A pattern of behaviors, thought, speech, actions, customs, social forms and
traits which are specific to a particular group.
Cultural barriers which may impact successful communications between law enforcement
officers and the people they serve. - Answers Language,
Physical,
-Eye Contact,
-Personal Space,
-Touching,
-Animation and Volume,
Norms and Customs,
,Views of the Criminal Justice System.
The impact a bias can have on an officer's perceptions and ethical behavior. - Answers
Controlled vs. Uncontrolled Bias,
Over-vigilant vs. Under-vigilant Responses,
What impact does biased policing has on community members? - Answers May not trust police,
or comply with demands,
May commit more crimes?
May not help police,
Could affect jury member's feelings,
May be less likely to report crimes.
How fair and impartial policing is fundamental to the legitimacy of law enforcement officers in
society, and their specific jurisdiction. - Answers Help the police by giving them useful
investigative,
Victims report crime and cooperate with the police and the courts,
They are more likely to obey laws,
They are more likely to believe officers when officers testify in court and they sit on the jury.
How to implement a controlled and unbiased response in law enforcement duties. - Answers
Everyone has their own biases.
Be able to identify what yours are.
Uncontrolled can have a negative impact on an officer's perceptions and ethical behavior.
Factors to be used by officers to facilitate unbiased interaction with community members. -
Answers Positive Interactions with Community Members,
Law Enforcement Education Regarding Culture Groups,
Treat People with Respect,
Recognize and Override Biases.
The benefits to LEOs who are culturally aware and have positive interactions with community
members. - Answers Increases Officer Safety,
Lessens Complaints and Lawsuits,
,Promotes Public Trust,
Enhances Communication,
Improves Effectiveness.
Hate Crime - Answers A criminal offense committed against persons, property or society that is
motivated, in whole or in part, by an offender's bias against an individual's or a group's race,
religion, ethnic/national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Hate Incident - Answers Behaviors that, though motivated by bias against a victim's race,
religion, ethnic/national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation, are not criminal acts.
Key indicators of a hate crime. - Answers Perceptions of the victim and witnesses about the
crime,
The suspect's comments, gestures or written statements that reflect bias, including graffiti or
other symbols,
Any differences between the suspect and victim whether actual or perceived by the suspect,
Similar incidents in the same location or neighborhood to determine whether a pattern exists,
Whether the victim was engaged in activities promoting his/her group or community - for
example, by clothing or conduct,
Whether the incident coincided with a holiday or date of particular significance,
Involvement of organized hate groups or their members,
Absence of any other motive such as economic gain.
The LE response to a hate crime and the law enforcement officer's duties. - Answers Secure the
scene,
Stabilize the victim and request medical attention when necessary,
Ensure the safety of victims, witnesses and suspects,
Preserve the crime scene; collect and photograph physical evidence such as:
• hate literature,
• spray paint cans,
• threatening letters,
• graffiti,
, • symbolic objects used by hate groups (e.g., swastikas, crosses),
Identify criminal evidence on the victim,
Request the assistance of translators when needed,
Conduct a preliminary investigation; record information on:
• identity of suspected suspects,
• identity of witnesses, including those no longer on the scene,
• prior occurrences, in this area or with this victim,
• statements made by suspects - exact working is critical,
Arrest the suspect if probable cause exists.
Theft - Answers (1) Obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over the property or services;
(2) obtaining control over property or services by deception;
(3) obtaining control over property or services, by threat;
(4) obtaining control over stolen property or services knowing the property or services to have
been stolen by another; or
(5) knowingly dispensing motor fuel into a storage container or the fuel tank of a motor vehicle
at an establishment in which motor fuel is offered for retail sale and leaving the premises of the
establishment without making payment for the motor fuel.
Criminal Deprivation of Property - Answers Obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over
property, with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of the use thereof, without the owner's
consent but not with the intent of permanently depriving the owner of the possession, use or
benefit of such owner's property.
Prima Facie Evidence of Intent to Permanently Deprive - Answers 1. Giving False Information,
2. Failing to return rented property within 10 days of agreed date,
3. Destroying any device used to control property.
4. Destroy or substantially damage property to become unrecognizable by the original owner,
5. Failure to return leased or rented motor vehicle within 3 days from the date of the demand,
6. Failure to return vehicle,
7. Unauthorized removal of Theft Detection Device,