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Westchester County launches law enforcement portal for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents

By CBS New York Team

/ CBS New York

Westchester County launches portal for reporting hate crimes

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A new tool for law enforcement in Westchester County is now live.

The county executive and District Attorney on Wednesday announced the launch of a law enforcement portal for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents.

Officials say it will allow for more comprehensive investigations and prosecutions of such cases.

Nearly 80% of local and state law enforcement with jurisdiction in Westchester have registered for the portal.

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