Statement Against Hate

Reporting Hate/Bias in Centre County

The Ferguson Township Police Department condemns violence, bigotry and xenophobia towards any person based on their race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veterans status, military service, nationality, or national origin of citizenship status. Incidents of hate, violence and harassment will not be tolerated in Ferguson Township. We, the members of the Ferguson Township Police Department, stand against hate and racism.

To learn how to report an incident of Hate or Bias in the Centre Region (multiple languages available), click here.   We ask that anyone that is a victim of either a bias incident(s) or a hate crime(s) to report it to our agency or through our online form for investigation.   All bias incidents and hate crimes will be investigated and prosecuted as the law allows.

For more information on combating hate crimes and resources available please click on the PA Attorney General Web page.  What to expect from Law Enforcement in PA, click here.