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Home My WebLink About04/02/1996AGENDA MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ROSEVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Maplewood Community Center Conference Room - (2nd Floor) 7:00 p.m. WELCOME: Mike McGuire, City Manager INTRODUCTIONS: Gordy Heininger (Maplewood) and Mike Hermes Roseville) COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: Carol Cude - Diversity Awareness Award Contest - Maplewood HRC Mike Hermes - Cable - Roseville HRC Lynne Croes - Diversity Awareness Poster Contest - Maplewood HRC Marie Koehler - Open House - Maplewood HRC Mike Trainor - Partnership Plan - Roseville HRC Gordy Heininger - Response to Acts of Bias and Prejudice - Maplewood HRC Susan Forsyth - Grant Program - Roseville HRC QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION: BREAK: JOINT COMMISSION SPONSORSHIP OF A COMMUNITY EVENT: An example: Regina Laroche-Theune GENERAL DISCUSSION: ADJOURN: Refreshments will be served. Maplewood Human Relations Commission Minutes from Mar. 6, 1996 Meeting date changed due to caucuses on Mar. 5) Present: Marie Koehler, Gordy Hechinger,Linda Wainio,Regina Laroche-Theune, Lyrme Croes, Carol Curie,Maria Cantu-Cosi:Ma, Ex-officio: Mike McGuire, Sherrie Le. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Chair Gordy Heger. A motion to approve the agenda was moved, the motion was seconded and passed_ A motion to approve the minutes was moved, a clarification on the participation ofELth in a community event was made, motion was seconded and passsed_ Old Business: A Approval ofAvrual Report. A motion to send the 1995 annual report to the City Council was made, seconded and passed B_Ismaili Muslim Church update: Mike received a few additional negative reports on the request by this group to purchase the old library building; however, the City Council has approved their request. They have begun some remodeling, but are not holding services yet_ C. Oakdale/Joint Commission meeting: Lynne attended the meeting we were invited to by the City of Oakdale to discuss the possibility ofestablishing a multi-city HRC. Lynne reported to the group in Oakdale that Maplewood would hike to remain an independent commission; however, we would be interested in working on joint projects/events and meeting jointly a few times a year to discuss what we were doing. They will be invited to the April 2 meeting we are having with Roseville. New Business: A Award ceremoniesfor contests: Prior to discussing the ceremonies, we reviewed a late submission for the Diversity Awareness Award sent in by a student group at Mounds Park Academy. Gordy gave permission to the school to send in a late submission and we agreed that they should get the award. A suggestion was made that the award money should not go directly to the students, but through the school to the student group. A motion to give the 1996 Diversity Awareness Award to the Mounds Park Academy Student Diversity Awareness group was made, seconded and passed. We then discussed the ceremonies for the poster contest The schools with the winners will be contacted to set up a time to hand out the awards and certificates. Marie will contact Presentation and Carol will contact Mounds Park. Every child that submitted a poster will get a certificate. Marie will fax a copy oflast year's certificate to Maria who will work on creating a new one. B.Discuss Open House: The City has decided to move open house to August in conjunction with '"Take Back the Night" and also have the community center involved. There's been discussion to have "Taste ofMaplewood," having Maplewood restaurants participate. We may want to have some treat that would be "intemationaL" We will discuss this further at the May meeting C.Prepareforjoint HRC meeting-. We reviewed a proposed agenda Gordy handed out. We were agreeable to the agenda. Sherrie hart an additional idea for the community project, using "The Theatre for Corporate and Community Education." They offer performances on many topics including domestic violence. We discussed offering our event in the fall, on a Thursday night. The Community Summer Youth Theater group is offering "Anne of Green Gables" this year. Regina had some ideas on post-performance discussion: youth then and now, gender roles, children's rights. She also showed a segment of a video-taped program that was put on by the Apple Valley Sigh School The program showed several vignettes ofissues around discrimination and diversity. We thought that maybe this could be put on the government access channel Regina will see if we can have permission to do this. We discussed developing an introduction and having the cable staff help us produce it. Reports City ofMaplewood: The city has had discussions with the county concerning the Ramsey County fair, it may possibly be called the Maplewood-Ram County Fair' in the future. The county has requested to have fireworks on the opening night of the fair. The City may scale back the July 4 celebi ation because of this. The city has an opportunity to have a booth at the fair with representatives of the council and commission present. The fair is the last weekend in July. Also: A City-School group has been selected to re-name the old North high school Three new police officers have been hired: one female(white), two male(one Hiispanic, one white). Regina asked ifthere had been any more incidents at the Community Center. None have occurred, but there has been some vandalism. Nest meeting: April 2, 7 pm: This will be the joint meeting with Roseville and possibly representatives from Oakdale and White Bear Lake. At the May meeting we will discuss: open house, interview guidelines, results ofApril meeting. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:45pm, seconded and approved. Respectfully submitted, Lynne Croes Recording Secretary L1/ i.4. MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ROSEVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SIGN-UP SHEET NAME COMMISSION PHONE NUMBER S}ltsrr Lt_ ) _ a t.,..wo Q ,A 776 -L16-ail 1)it_zC%rose o,/A_ G39-/3-33 ot,,n4FL -V- 4, 1 Y4\AN` ,--ri\cfv\t,AARyt-k 01 eA4 Ai t, ti, ci 774P- y‘.., c Wwi.t. is eanttr M.?kwA 777. 3o? 7 J7Ln- &ve(-life Sf il/c.)a.71-es/WO//it_U Ark CLQ cc0 20- tosz ir Malluacrec 77 3• i3 w1-‘. irkel‘k al b 14 of k wo 04 I7 -z t/s'3 atorAd-71_ An; , ,,/ deitit. 3frekU Gad w- 356 1450 Non Violence in Families Community Information to share March 18-22 , 1996* What is the nature of domestic abuse in our community?, Child abuse calls are divided in thirds. One third are physical injuries including shaken babies. One third are sexual abuse. and the last third are neglect cases. Law enforcement call for Maplewood (others are proportionally similar) for the past year are 693 domestic violence calls. More than a third of these calls happen on Friday and Saturday nights and trail into Sunday morning.In suburban Ramsey county for the month of January the Family Violence Network received over its Crisis Line...86 calls for Washington County, and 75 calls for Ramsey County. Of those calls 58 and 60 new cases respectively were substantiated and went on to other action. Received into one of their two family shelters during that same time period were 61 new adult residents and 62 children. What can we as citizens do to stem the tide of violence? Call and report to the police anything that you witness that is violent. You should get a good description of the person, automobile, and or license plate number. Step forward and be the agent of change in your community. In a store go directly to the manager and ask for their plan for reporting violence or abuse of any kind. Approach a child in the store and entertain them for a moment to diffuse the situation and commiserate with the parent in hopes of calming the scene. Offer resources don't ignore the situation and try to avoid that row in the store. Please take the problem of violence on as belonging to all of us. What happens when a report is made? Caller can remain anonymous, information is gathered, action as necessary to protect the victim, resources for family are shared All is handled to keep families together and safe at all times. Resources? First Call for Help, Family Violence Network, Crisis Nursery, HSI, Youth Service Bureau, East Communities Family Services. C0 - 3 3 ` 5A1-1 THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS 4221 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Telephone (612) 535-1051 Bo.d er Dare on Ed Loess Prieident Mnnrpmu Jar.Eardddt•Bre.n Crvaur Yeoman Pries, Bioomnpon Seem Made=Beoetlyn Cows Gaon Wilma Falcon iirsibu Mann Hanoi Golden Valle- March 14th , 1996 t`ri` Pinna Semen Gamow Hou Edam Hyland Com Rape Joao larrm Raele.ur T o: Human Rights Commissions Pae haven Eden Prone Curt ham l•weet Ulm r_ UndiM+ck-Rcl"LPart From: Edward Lohnes - President 7 u.r... RoaeWk Jane MePanand.St.Cloud Mort Ryweck - Hate Crimes Response Network Roberta Zaino,Bwemr pm Project Coordinator Pu WWram.00•Mapa.00d Salida Saab Arden Hits Violent Alcorn Aaam As you know , one of our chief programs the past few lase Bora.Coaap!Grove Raawr•+...l,la.ma..n years has been to establish a Hate Crimes Response D.yeaGumv.coYmbuHaplu Network throughout the state , and thus to Perla&mum.M.aarpoi. XIII Kramer,Cereal facilitate planning by local Human Rights r°'"``tmisa"mrbead Commissions to form their own particular plan . ManyJoonTr.de.HL Fuem Hopes Commissions have already developed their own plans MrCommo"°"` to respond swiftly and effectively if a hate crime Alien Loa should occur in their community. We are enclosing Arden H'llsAu= copies of the Roseville and Brooklyn Park plans to B1oOriog= assist you in developing your own if you have not Brooklyn Caner Brooklyn yet done so . Columbia Hdpu Coon Rape cacao The time is particularly ripe to move ahead . Follow- Crystal Prairie ing our 9 successful open regional meetings around Edna the state in 1994 on Understanding , Countering and FalmnHaipuPaw Preventing Hate Crimes , we developed close Frdiog Fr. relationshius with police chiefs and sheriffs who redden valley participated in these sessions as resource persons . Napkin laanti County Elmo In 1995 , this resulted in our speaking at 6 regional Manton meetings with police chiefs and sheriffs on hate winaa, crimes , where many of them expressed interest in M1neopoi' working with their local Human Rights Commissions in Mconseed n responding to hate crimes cooperatively . They Nor Ulm particularly welcomed our offer of assistance inNobissOmicy Na,er.d aiding any local victims of hate crimes . Nana S.Pad On= As a result of these developing , ongoing positive Piymoun RadRad Winj relationships with police chiefs and sheriffs , weRr Richland just concluded 4 two hour training sessions for the Robwairk Rodam. 100 officers of the Carver County Sheriff ' s office . Racal. And this was followed by a mailing to all of the s.:Part Police Chiefs in the state ( see enclosed February St Psi 8th mailing ) , providing them with basic data on hate Sow o` crimes , offering their departments training dem Lake opportunities , and encouraging them to meet with Willmar Wmma their local Human Rights Commissions to develop a closer working relationship "to foster improved community relations . " So this could not be a better time to meet with your Police Chief to : 1 . Enlist his/her support and cooperation in establishmentof your local Hate Crimes Response E July 27, 1994 Dear Network Contact: The Roseville City Council has now formally approved the enclosed Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan. " As you will recall, you had agreed to participate as a Network Contact in those instances where it is appropriate. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, L7,1;14t 1°1- Michael Trainor, Chairman Roseville Human Rights Commission Enclosure 2660 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE • ROSEVILLE • MINNESOTA • 55113 • 611-490-3100 I Roseville Human Rights Commission Bias Hate Crime Response Purpose To establish a local response to bias-hate crimes and to join with the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions (LMHRC) in establishing a statewide response mechanism to counter hate crimes. This procedure is based on outlines provided by the LMHRC. These outlines have been modified to serve as a specific action guide for the Roseville Human Rights Commission in the event of a bias-hate crime. The Roseville Human Rights Commission will not play an investigative role in such crimes but will provide support to victims of such crimes. Goal Council approval. Goal Commitment from Roseville Police Department that the Roseville Human Rights Com- mission (RHRC) will be notified as soon as possible after they receive a confirmed bias- hate crime complaint. Contact with the RHRC can be made through the Roseville staff liaison. The RHRC will also provide the Roseville Police Department with any information re- garding hate crimes that its members receive as a result of their role as Commissioners. Goal Cultivate a network within the community that can be activated promptly to support victims of bias-hate crime. Goal Raise awareness of this issue within the community. Response to Bias Hate Crime Guide 1. Immediate response is given high priority. Upon receiving notice of an incident, call the victim(s) and try to set up an interview face to face. Be prepared to conduct the interview over the phone at this time if victim is reluctant to meet. Initiate network response. 2. Support Interview -- if in person, have two people visit. Larry Mazzitello, Special Project Manager for Northwest Youth and Family Services NYFS), and Mort Ryweck of the LMHRC have both expressed willingness to accom- pany a Roseville Human Rights Commissioner during the interview. Larry has ex-perience with this type of interview and NYFS shares many of the goals of the Rose- ville Human Rights Commission. Mort Ryweck is coordinating the LMHRC state- wide response network to bias/hate crimes. Jerry Ruettimann, Roseville Police Department Neighborhood Watch Program Co-ordinator, has agreed to inform the RHRC if the bias-hate crime occurred in an area that is participating in the program. Jerry would initiate contact with that neighbor-hood watch block captain and the RHRC. The goal would be that one of the victim's neighbors would attend the interview, thus adding a familiar face to the process. Sample Interview A. Express regret and outrage that the bias-hate crime has occurred in the com- munity and that it is not a reflection of our values. B. Explain that the RHRC is not affiliated with the Police Department or any other investigative body but is here to provide information and support. C. Questions: 1) What happened? 2) Is this the first time? 3) Were children involved? 4) How were you treated by police? 5) Is there anything we can do to prevent a recurrence? D. Exchange telephone numbers. E. Offer telephone numbers and addresses of appropriate social service groups. 3. Post Interview Network Response A) Contact LMHRC (Mort Ryweck) - confirm that they will notify Minnesota De partment of Human Rights. B) Contact Roseville City Council Liaison and the Mayor. Inform them of the response. C) Send a letter to the editor of local newspapers from the RHRC. D) Contact school districts if appropriate. 4. Follow-up contact within one week, by telephone or in person. A) Ask if there has been a recurrence. B) Ask if there has been any trouble at school. C) Offer support by exchanging telephone numbers again. i Brooklyn Park Sun Post, March 29, 1995 City adopts hate crime response pose more severe penalties on son,currently Sharon Feess,willIir 'estigations left perpetrators of hate or bias be notified of the incident.Other crimes than otherwise would be individuals or organizations,to police officials levied if the crime were not mo- such as Neighborhood Watch tivated by bigotry. block captains, Minnesota De- Some examples of hate crimes partment of Human Rights and By Patt Ligman are cross burning on a lawn,van- League of Minnesota Human Staff Writer dalism of religious buildings or Rights Commissions, will be no- cemeteries, and assaulting a tified. Victims of hate crimes in person thought to be homosexu- A commission member mayBrooklynParknowhaveanoth- ii. also conduct an interview with er place to turn. The Brooklyn Park Human the victim, if requested. Follow- The City Council approved a Relations Commission will be re- up contact with the victim will response plan to hate or bias sponsible for coordinating sup- be made in one month if neces- crimes committed in the city. port to victims of hate crimes. It sary. The resolution was passed unan- will not be responsible for inves- imously at Monday's meeting. tigating the crime, according to *A review of the response,in- Hate crimes are committed information given to the city.eluding a summary report, will against a person or group be- In response to a hate or bias be made by the commission. cause of race. religion, gender, crime, the commission will: Victims must also be in- sexual orientation. age or dis- *The chair or co-chair will call formed that additional help may ability. the victim for an interview be obtained from Hennepin Judges in Minnesota can im- *The mayor and council liai- County. A selected Commission member, along with other appropriate network representatives, will conduct an interview when requested. The Commission and network representatives will send letters to the media, conduct interviews with local cable channel, and plan/conduct community- wide response when appropriate, after consultation with the victim(s). Initiate follow-up contact. Follow-up contact should be made within one week, in person or by phone. Check on any recurrences, other problems, and offer continued support. Initiate follow-up contact in one month (if appropriate). The Commission and network representatives involved shall meet as necessary, review the process of response and take action or make changes. 3) Review Response. The Commission shall review the overall process. The Commission shall send letters of appreciation to the network representatives involved. The Commission shall share the response with Brooklyn Park City Council Liaison and Police Chief and provide a summary report. City of Brooklyn Park BIAS/HATE CRIME RESPONSE PLAN NETWORK PARTNERS Organization ! Contact Telephone City of City Manager 493-8001 Brooklyn Park Craig R. Rapp 493-8392 (TLD) League of Minnesota Mort Ryweck 374-§b8@- Human Rights 3f6 Commission Brooklyn Park Police Chief Donald Davis 493-8200 Department Crime Prevention Officer Steve Flesland 493-8209 Family and Children Mary Magnuson 560-4412 Service - Northwest Director Branch Osseo School District 279 Sharon Mortrud 391-7005 Asst. Dir. of Personnel/ Harassment Officer Anoka-Hennepin School Carla Swensen 422-5500 District 11 Director of Personnel Robbinsdale School Gwen Martinson 533-3133 District 281 Director of Special Services Brooklyn Park City Sharon Feess, Staff 566-0103 Council Liaison Grace Arbogast, Mayor 533-7694 North Hennepin Marilyn Slifka 424-6744 Chamber of Commerce State Dept. of Human 296-5663 Rights First Call for Help United Way 335-5000 Brooklyn Park Ministerial Rev. Kathy Chesney 561-2512 Association Northwest Hennepin Patricia Wilder 493-2802 Human Services Council Pastoral Care Team Rev. Greg Bodin 520-5627 North Memorial Hospital on-call 24-hour service North Hennepin John Dawson 424-0939 Community College 4.RECORDLNG AND FOLLOW-UP OF COMPLAINTS a.The monitor should follow-up within a month to ensure that the referral process was completed. b. The monitor should follow-up within a reasonable time to see if the complaint was resolved. c.The Commission shall maintain a file of all complaints received and other relevant information. d. A statistical summary of all complaints received should be included in the Human Relations Commission Annual Report, including category of complaint, where referred and whether resolved. Approved by Communion 4/20/95 CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION PROCEDURES FOR MAKING REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES 1.REFERRALS TO THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS (MDHR) a.Be aware that the complaint must be filed within 365 days of the occurrence of the incident. No extensions can be made. b. To contact the MDHR call (612) 296-5663 and ask for the intake staff or call Dolores Frige at (612) 296-5667 to start the referral process. c.Describe the complaint and the MDHR will send the appropriate questionnaire to the complainant. d. The Commission monitor may serve as advocate to help complainant in the process. e.MDHR staff will draft the charge if the case warrants it. The complainant must sign the charge and have it notarized within the 365 day limit. f.The Commission monitor may call the MDHR at any time to find out the status of the case and, ultimately, the resolution as this is a public process. 2.REFERRALS TO THE NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROGRAM (NHMP) a.There are no time limits for filing a complaint with the NHMP. b. NHMP serves residents for Northwest Hennepin County and occasionally other areas. c.No fees are charged for mediation services, except in post divorce mediation, then a sliding fee scale is used. d. Call NHMP at 561-0033 and ask for case development staff. They will need the basic information about the complainant and a brief description of the dispute. Be ready with the NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROGRAM REFERRAL FORM (copy attached). e.Commission monitor may mail, fax or deliver a copy of our City of Brooklyn Park Human Relations Commission Complaint Form if requested to: North Hennepin Mediation Program 3300 County Road 10, Suite 212 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 fax (612) 561-0266 f.NHMP will mail a referral report to us when mediation is completed. 3.REFERRALS TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK a. Call the Human Resources Director at (612) 493-8004. b. Human Resources Director will notify the City Manager and direct appropriate resources to the investigation of any complaint. This may include department directors, supervisory personnel, and the City attorney. c.The Commission shall be informed of the status and the final disposition of any complaint under provisions of all applicable state laws. CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION COMPLAINT REFERRAL FORM Date of Complaint: HRC Case Number: Commission Monitor: Phone: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION DETERMINATION AND REFERRAL Date of Commission Determination: Commission Determination: Date of Referral: Referred to: Contact Person: Phone: Follow up, if any: RESOLUTION Resolution: Date of Resolution: Comments: Please attach copy of original complaint form.) Humanan Relat .ons Commission Complaint FOIlit rnrv BROOKLYN PARK Your Name Address Home Telephone Work Telephone(optional) Charged Party's Name Address Telephone Number Nature of the Complaint (Please be as complete as possible.Include date(s),time(s),location(s)and any witness(es). Complaints alleging a violation of the Minnesota Human Rights act must be filed with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights within 365 days of the alleged incident. HMN-RLTN.0MM\COMPLA1 N.FRM CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING COMPLAINTS 1.INITIATION OF COMPLAINTS a.Complaints may be filed at any Human Relations Commission meeting, by contacting the City Human Resources Division, or by contacting any member of the Human Relations Commission. Whenever a complaint is received, the Chair of the Commission should be contacted as soon as possible. b. All complaints will be handled by the Commission in a confidential manner, unless written permission to release information is obtained from the complainant. 2.PROCESSING OF COMPLAINT a.The Chair of the Commission shall name one commissioner to monitor each complaint, assign a case number, and complete the top section of the Human Relations Commission Referral Form. b. The monitor shall ensure that the complainant has a copy of the Human Relations Commission Complaint Form and may offer to assist the complainant in completing the form, if appropriate. c.The monitor should describe the role of the Commission in the complaint process as well as the roles of the North Hennepin Mediation Program and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. d. The monitor shall present the complaint to the Commission at its next meeting for determination of the appropriate response. 3.DETERMINATION PROCESS a.The Commission shall make a determination regarding the appropriate disposition of the complaint based on the following factors: 1.Did the alleged action occur within the City limits of Brooklyn Park? 2.Did the alleged action take place within the past 365 days? 3.Does the complaint involve an alleged violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act? Is the complainant a member of a protected class? b. Complaints shall be referred by the Commission as follows: 1. To another Human Rights Commission or appropriate agency if the alleged act did not occur in Brooklyn Park. 2. To the North Hennepin Mediation Program or other mediation service if the alleged act does not seem to be a violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act. 3. To the Minnesota Department of Human Rights if the incident is an alleged violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act and has occurred within the last 365 days. 4. To the City of Brooklyn Park Human Resources Division if the respondent named in the case is a City Official, City staff member, or a City Department. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS These questions are meant to be a guide. The interview panel may wish to add or change these questions. What happened? Was this the first incident or have there been others? Were children involved? Were you satisfied with the police response? How can we help you? What can we do together to prevent future recurrences? Is there anyone that you would like to contact you, or that we could contact for you? I would like to write to the media or organize a community response. Would you agree to this? or - Do you want the Commission to contact the media? The Commission member should exchange phone numbers, again offer any assistance, and explain future follow-up contacts. Inform the person that there is help available through Hennepin County. This help may cover physical damage or counseling. Contact victim-witness representative Lisa Ecce, 348-5875. adopted 3/20/95 City of Brooklyn Park BIAS/HATE CRIME RESPONSE PLAN Purpose To establish a local response to bias/hate crimes and to join with the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission (LMHRC) in establishing a state-wide response mechanism to counter hate and bias crimes. The Brooklyn Park Human Relations Commission will not investigate such crimes, but will provide or coordinate support to victims of such crimes. The Commission seeks: City Council approval of the Plan. A commitment from the Brooklyn Park Police Department that the Commission will be notified as soon as possible after a confirmed bias/hate crime complaint. Contact is to be made through the Commission's staff representative. The establishment of a community network, that can be activated to promptly support victims of bias/hate crimes. To raise awareness of this issue within the community. In response to a bias/hate crime, the Commission will do the following: 1) Immediate Response. Upon receiving notice of an incident, the Commission Chair/Co-Chair will call the victim(s). The interview may be conducted over the phone if the victim is reluctant to meet. 2) Initiate Network Response. Contact Brooklyn Park City Council Liaison and the mayor to inform them of the incident and response. Contact Mort Ryweck, State Project Coordinator, LMHRC, to seek support and insure that the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is notified. Identify if the affected area is participating in a neighborhood watch program. Crime watch coordinator would contact the neighborhood watch block captain. The goal would be to have one of the victim's neighbors attend the interview, thus adding a familiar face to the process. THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS 4221 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Telephone (612) 535-1051 Board of Directors: Ed Lohnes, Preri.eat. Minnespous James Einfeldt-Brown,Crystal Ywig Price. Bloomington Sherry Maddox,Brootivn Center Gwen Willett*Falcon Heights Manon Hdland,Golden Valley Patrice Sowell,Columbia Heighu Eileen Hyland Coon Rapids February 8th , 1996Joanlaaaeaon,Rochester Pete person,Eden Prairie Curt person New Ulm Linda Mack•Rosa.St.Louis Part Thelma McKenzie,Roseville Jane McParland,So Cloud Roberta Zama Bloomington To: Police Chiefs Throughout Minnesota Pat Williamson,Maplewood Sushila Wallace Alcorn AustroAustin From: Edward Lohnes - President Jose Beeson,Cottage Grove Morton W. R yw e c k - State ProjectRichardColon,laanu County Coordinator , Hate Crimes ResponseDaynaGulley,Columbia Heights Network Paula Everson Minneapolis Kay Kramer,Crystal Larry Nicholson Moorhead John Trade ell,FalconHeights Police departments and other law enforcement MemberCommiaona. agencies play a key role in responding to and countering hate crimes , and thus need to be fullyAlbertLea Arden Hills prepared to deal with them, and their community Austin ramifications . It is an important element in yourBloomington Brooklyn Center outreach to solidify positive community Brooklyn Part relations .Columbia Heights Coon Rapids Cottage Grove As you can see from the enclosures we canCrystal Eden Prairie help your department , or together with your colleagues at regional meetings , to betterFalconHeights Fergus Falls Understanding , Reporting & Countering of Hate Fridley Crimes . " We can also help you develop on-goingoldenValley tbbmg relations with your local Human Rights Commission Hotuu and/or other appropriate agencies and groups , toBandCounty Lake Elmo foster improved community relations . Mankato Mapiewocd Marshall Just get in touch with us at the number Minneapolis above , or at 612-376-0525 , to discuss theseMoorhead Nes/Btighton training possibilities , or related programs New lm tailored to your needs .Nobka County Northfield Nath St.Paul We look forward to being of service andOakdak Orono working with you during the year . Plymouth Red Wing Richfield Robbinsdak Rochester Roseville ends . Si.Cloud St.Lasts Part Si.Paul St.Peter Shoreview White Bear Lake Witnar Winona Carver County Justice Center 600 East 4th Street Chaska, MN Workshop on Understanding , Reporting & Countering Hate Crimes Co-sponsored by the Carver County Sheriff ' s DepartmentandTheLeagueofMinnesotaHumanRightsCommissions January 24th , 1996 6 : 00P.M. - 8: 00 P.M. Welcome Sgt . Ralph Widmer - Carver County Sheriff ' s Department Morton W. Ryweck - Moderator , and State Project Coordinator for The League of Minnesota Human RightsCommissions ' Hate Crime Response Network Robert Grytdahl - Deputy Chief , Duluth Police DepartmentAnOverviewofHateCrimes" Karl Doss - Assistant County Attorney, Hennepin County Hate Crime : A Police Training Video" produced by the Anti -Defamation League and the New JerseyDepartmentofPublicSafety BREAK ( 5 minutes ) Police Chief James Clark - Eden PrairieALocalPerspective" Sara Schaluderaff - Director of Crime Victim and WitnessAdvisoryCouncil , Department of Public Safety Constance Potter - Gay and Lesbian Action Council - Anti -Violence Project Sgt . Ralph Widmer - Closing Comments and Robert Grytdahl BIAS OFFENSE SUMMARY - 1992-1993 1992 1993 1992 1993 TOTAL INCIDENTS 433 376 TOTAL VICTIMS 504 409 Tyne of Bias Sex Racial 366 279 Male 327 261 Religious 23 35 Female 177 148 National Origin 10 11 Sex 4 2 Race Age 0 0 Sexual Orientation 30 42 White 238 169 Disability 0 7 Black 185 137 White/Hispanic 21 19 Target Black/Hispanic 15 14 Indian/Alaskan 9 14 Person 318 287 Indian/Alaskan/Hispanic 0 2 Private Property 103 78 Asian/Pacific Islander 32 39 Public Property 12 11 Asian/Pac. Is1JHispanic 0 6 Unknown 4 9 Places of Occurrence Ast Residence 142 125 Parking Lot 39 25 0-10 19 26 Business 39 43 11-20 180 144 Vehicle 9 11 21-30 148 103 Street/Sidewalk 124 96 31-40 94 74 Park/School Ground 26 18 41-50 39 42 Religious Building 7 7 51-60 14 12 School Building 28 27 61-70 5 6 Highway/Freeway 2 2 71-80 4 0 Hotel/Motel 6 6 1-411 t Government Building 0 2 Private Club 3 2 TOTAL OFFENDERS 433 331 Rural Area/Country Road 2 0 Vacant Lot 1 0 Sex Jail 0 2 Other 5 10 Male 374 280 Female 59 51 Description of Offense Race Cross Burning 6 8 Swastika 10 9 White 207 199 Graffiti 21 29 Black 190 106 Letter 9 19 White/Hispanic 5 5 Verbal Abuse 83 73 Black/Hispanic 4 7 Telephone 32 40 Indian/Alaskan 14 4 Criminal Sexual Conduct 4 1 Indian/Hispanic 3 0 Robbery 14 6 Asian/Pacific Islander 10 2 Burglary 2 1 Unknown 0 8 Aggravated Assault 31 28 Larceny 5 3 Age Arson 3 1 Disturbing the Peace 4 3 0-10 8 18 Property Damage 68 38 11-20 277 186 Simple Assault 114 70 21-30 98 87 Spitting 1 2 31-40 32 22 Distrubing Public Meeting 0 1 41-50 11 10 Other 26 44 51-60 3 6 61-70 3 1 71-80 1 0 81-90 0 1