Hate crime training

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FOI/24/6401

Version Date: 07/05/2024

The Learning & Development Department have provided the following information. 

Does the police department provide hate crime training for its officers?

Yes – The delivery specifically covers hate crime legislation in relation to the monitored strands:

• Disability
• Race
• Religion
• Transgender
• Sexual Orientation.

If yes, is the training conducted online or in person?

This is currently delivered online during week 14 of the student officer’s training.

Does the police department provide specific training for its officers on disability hate crimes?

As above, disability hate crime forms part of the broader ‘Hate Crime’ session. So whilst it is covered specifically, it is not a standalone session 

If yes, is the training conducted online or in person?

This is currently delivered online during week 14 of the student officer’s training.

As well as the Hate Crime lesson, the student officers are also provided with the “Hate Crime Operational Guidance” document from the College of Policing. This document contains a specific chapter on Disability Hate Crime.

Please also note that whilst not specific to hate crime, disability is also covered in the session “Dealing with vulnerable victims and witnesses”.

There is a clear overlap with sessions here, as the person with the disability could need extra help and support, no matter what the crime type.