Senator Anwar Releases Statement After Joining Governor Lamont At Hate Crime Investigation Unit Bill Signing

May 24, 2022

SENATOR ANWAR RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER JOINING GOVERNOR LAMONT AT HATE CRIME INVESTIGATION UNIT BILL SIGNING

Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) released the following statement after joining Governor Lamont in Middletown for his signing into law of legislation establishing a hate crimes investigative unit within the division of state police, enhancing the state's response to such events:

"I look forward to the day we will not need a special team to address hate crimes. Until then, I am sure this law will keep people in our communities better protected against threats. As a state, we need to work on preventing hate crimes. Our police will have all the tools they need to protect citizens with this legislation. I am honored to be a cosponsor of this bill."