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Going Above and Beyond the Call to Fight Hate

ADL Southern California honors law enforcement professionals who are fighting against a rising tide of antisemitism and hate In the face of record-breaking levels of hate and antisemitism across Southern California, ADL honored law enforcement professionals for modeling innovative ways to combat hate and extremism and make a positive impact on victims of hate or bias-motivated crimes and incidents. Departments

Unprecedented, Historic Number of Antisemitic Incidents in 2023 in Los Angeles, Southern California and United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Willingham (310) 446-4226 awillingham@adl.org Ariella Loewenstein (310) 446-4229 aloewenstein@adl.org Matt Friedman (310) 446-4231 mfriedman@adl.org Unprecedented, Historic Number of Antisemitic Incidents in 2023 in Los Angeles, Southern California and United States A record-setting increase in antisemitic incidents throughout Los Angeles; includes attempted murder in February 2023 of two orthodox men leaving prayer services. Los Angeles, CA,

ADL Welcomes LAPD’s Announcement of New Online Reporting of Hate Incidents

LAPD’s Community Online Reporting Service is being expanded to include online reporting of hate incidents. Los Angeles, CA. January 11, 2024 … Chief Michel Moore and Assistant Chief Blake Chow of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced today a new expansion of LAPD’s Community Online Reporting Service. The inclusion of online hate incidents in the reporting system will mitigate

Hate Crimes Targeting Jews Soar 59% from the Previous Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hate Crimes Targeting Jews Soar 59% from the Previous Year The 2022 Hate Crime Report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations shows an 18% increase in hate crimes from the previous year. 83% of religion-motivated hate crimes targeted Jews. Los Angeles, CA. November 29, 2023 … The 2022 Hate Crime Report released by