Hate Bias Services & Supports

If you or someone you know is affected by hate crimes or bias incidents, there are many organizations that offer resources and support services.


Anne Arundel County

Office: 410 222-1234
Email: hrc@aacounty.org


Camyla Smith
Anne Arundel County Police Department
Police Community Programs Coordinator
Cellphone: 443-462-0351
Office: 410-222-8730
Email: p913063@contractor.aacounty.org


Corporal K. Stanley
Anne Arundel County Police Department
LBGTQ Community Liaison
Cellphone: 443-795-2105
Office: 410-222-1147
Email: p92201@aacounty.org

 

Annapolis City

Office: 410-263-7998
Email: HRCommission@annapolis.gov


Sergeant K. Becker
Annapolis Police Department 
Community Outreach
Office: 410-268-9000
Email: klbecker@annapolis.gov


Joseph Hudson
Annapolis Police Department 
Hispanic Liaison
Office: 410-268-9000
Email: jehudson@annapolis.gov


Captain A. Miguez
Annapolis Police Department 
LGBTQ+ Liaison
Office: 410-268-9000
Email: amiguez@annapolis.gov


The City also has liaisons that work out of the Mayor's Office:
 

Adetola Ajayi
City of Annapolis 
African American Community Services Specialist
Office: 410-263-7997
Email: aoajayi@annapolis.gov

Rossio Smith
City of Annapolis 
Hispanic Community Services Specialist
Office: 410-263-7997
Email: rjsmith@annapolis.gov


Providing legal representation and counseling

(301) 952-0063


National Hate Crime Hotline: 1-800-225-5324


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You may also contact a local religious institution or community-based organization, which can offer support and services. The important thing is to get help and support. Don’t go through this on your own! 


A comprehensive response to hate crimes requires the entire village: law enforcement; prosecutors; residents; schools; religious institutions; and civil rights and community-based organizations. This collaboration is critical both before and after a crisis occurs.

The following are critical areas where stakeholders can work to enhance hate crimes response practices:

  • Increasing community collaborations with law enforcement and the community to address hate crimes, to include partnerships with civil rights and community organizations
  • Enhancing training and education for law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, and community members about hate crimes/incidents
  • Strengthening data collection, reporting, and analysis of hate crimes/incidents
  • Improving policies and responses for law enforcement concerning hate incident and crime management
  • Role of prosecutors: early and ongoing communication with law enforcement, proactive engagement with community, development of hate crimes expertise

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