Hate crimes are criminal offenses motivated by bias against race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
Hate incidents refer to acts of prejudice that are not crimes and do not involve violence, threats, or property damage.
The Hate Crimes Initiative under Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins is working with communities across Connecticut to educate and inform all residents about the rising number of hate incidents and crimes in the state.
The Initiative brings together the entire agency to increase collaboration, communication, and efficiency. For information about community outreach and state grants programs, contact Hate Crimes Initiative Coordinator Michael Bloom at michael.bloom@ct.gov.
The Connecticut State Police Hate Crimes Investigative Unit reviews statewide hate crimes, hate incidents, and crimes with bias elements, providing guidance and resources for law enforcement, communities, and public and private organizations.
