Suffolk County Police Department Hate Crimes Unit Archives

07.03.2025 News

County law enforcement educates community on hate crimes

What is the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident, and how does one report it? These were the questions answered at Butterfly Effect Project‘s recent public...

Dt. Sgt. Apryl Hargrove cited examples of what would be deemed a hate crime, hate incident or non-designated hate offense, such as etching swastikas into religious symbols or cross burning (Ana Borruto photo.)

06.17.2025 News

Butterfly Effect Project to host hate crime seminar on June 26

After overcoming their own experiences with hateful social media attacks, The Butterfly Effect Project is hosting a public seminar this month to educate community members on the differences between...

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County law enforcement educates community on hate crimes

Butterfly Effect Project to host hate crime seminar on June 26