When handling hate or bias-based offenses, investigators should do which of the following?

When handling hate or bias-based offenses, investigators should do which of the following?

• A. Document hateful statements, understand bias motivations, and apply appropriate statute classifications and evidence collection.
• B. Ignore bias motivations and treat it as a general crime.
• C. Rely solely on eyewitness emotion.
• D. Avoid collecting any bias-related evidence.

Answer: (A)