What is the appropriate action to report a hate crime?

The appropriate action to report a hate crime involves notifying the Criminal Investigation Section. This is because the Criminal Investigation Section is specifically tasked with handling investigations related to crimes, including hate crimes, which may involve a more complex legal and social framework. They are trained to assess, investigate, and gather evidence on sensitive matters, ensuring that such incidents are taken seriously and followed up on appropriately.

The Criminal Investigation Section has the resources and personnel needed to handle these cases effectively, which may involve collaboration with different agencies and community resources to provide a thorough investigation and support for victims. Reporting to this section allows for a structured approach in the pursuit of justice and appropriate legal action.

While other entities such as the FBI, County Sheriff, or County Attorney are involved in law enforcement and legal processes, they each serve different purposes. The FBI generally handles federal crimes and may get involved in hate crimes that cross state lines or fall under federal jurisdiction, but the immediate reporting should occur at the local level. The County Sheriff can be notified in some instances, but the responsibility for direct investigation typically falls to the specialized units like the Criminal Investigation Section. Similarly, while the County Attorney prosecutes crimes, they aren't the first contact point for reporting a crime; that responsibility lies with law enforcement agencies that