EXCLUSIVE: Part 1: 'Hate in the Homeland' growing, crimes not reported to FBI
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This story is a part of Hearst Television's series "Hate in the Homeland." Our National Investigative Unit is uncovering the battle against hateful acts in America. Stay with this station for more stories on the fight against Hate in the Homeland.
The vast majority of law enforcement agencies are not reporting hate crimes to a key federal database, hampering efforts to contain a rise in hate incidents and leaving communities nationwide in the dark about the prevalence of hate in the homeland, a Hearst Television National Investigative Unit series has found. In addition, almost none of the police departments and sheriff’s offices that responded to an exclusive Hearst survey said they have dedicated hate crimes units, raising questions about how seriously America’s law enforcement takes the threat.