Hate Crime Policies & Procedures

If you think there has been a hate/bias crime committed, report it to Bates Security immediately at x6354.

• Bates Security will initiate an appropriate investigation by interviewing all witnesses and securing/preserving the evidence.
• The Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion and the Dean of Students office will be notified immediately. See the Bates Community Response Team for protocol.
• The Lewiston Police Department (LPD) will be notified as well.
• The LPD will come on scene and make an initial determination as to whether a hate bias incident/crime has taken place.
• No hateful writing and or symbols will be removed until authorized by appropriate authority.
• Bates Security’s initial report will be provided by fax to the Maine Attorney General’s office.

Reporting a Hate Crime or Bias Incident

• Call the Department of Securty and Campus Safety at 786-6254. A security officer will document the incident and when appropriate call in the Lewiston Police Department to collect evidence.
• Report it anonymously here.
• Report it to any of the the Deans of Students.
• Report it to the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Tell your JA or RC.