No Hate NJ – Bias Reporting

Bias Reporting

If you witness or experience a bias incident you can take action now

Report! Report! Report!

  • Not all bias incidents turn out to be bias crimes, but let law enforcement make that call.
  • Therefore, for any potential bias incident – whether you think big or small – report it so law enforcement can fully investigate it.
  • The Police and the Prosecutor will determine if the bias incident raises to a level of being a bias crime.

Multiple Ways to Report Bias Incidents

All local law enforcement agencies in NJ are required to report all suspected or confirmed bias incidents through the Electronic Uniform Crime Reporting (eUCR) system within 24 hours from the initial law enforcement response.

Call 911 to report an emergency situation!
Report on the NJBIAS online portal
Contact Local Police Department
Contact Your County Prosecutor’s Office

Call the Attorney General’s Office’s Bias Hotline at 1 (800) 277-BIAS (2427)

NJBIAS, an online reporting portal for both civil and criminal bias-based incidents. This portal allows individuals to file complaints alleging bias or discrimination. Cases pertaining to the violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) are routed to the DCR, and criminal cases are routed to DCJ’s Bias Crimes Unit. This portal allows victims of alleged bias to report this information at any time of day from wherever they are.

Law Enforcement Requirement

All local law enforcement agencies in NJ are required to report all suspected or confirmed bias incidents through the Electronic Uniform Crime Reporting (eUCR) system within 24 hours from the initial law enforcement response.

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Every bias incident reported in New Jersey is reviewed by law enforcement at many levels, including the local police department, New Jersey State Police, County Prosecutor’s Office, the Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness and/or the Attorney General’s Office. These layers of review ensure that bias incidents are investigated thoroughly and properly.

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