“It is Rensselaer’s position that for any institution to reflect an entire world of intelligence and perspectives it must reflect, represent and respect people and viewpoints from every walk of life. Rensselaer strives to create an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse campus atmosphere and environment that is comfortable for all students, faculty and staff, regardless of race, gender, age, physical abilities, qualities, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, national origin or cultural heritage...All reports of bias hate crimes will be thoroughly investigated.”
– Rensselaer's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

Hate crimes are crimes motivated by the perpetrator's bias or attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived or actual personal characteristics, such as their race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc. Hate/bias crimes have received renewed attention in recent years, particularly since the passage of the federal Hate/Bias Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York State Hate Crimes Act of 2000.

For more information on bias/hate crimes, per New York State Law, please refer to https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/485.00

For additional resources or information, please contact the Troy Police Department.