Naveed to oversee city’s efforts to combat hate crimes using community-based programs and provide support to victims
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Hassan Naveed, who has a decade of experience working on criminal justice issues impacting vulnerable communities, to lead the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC).
As the executive director of the OPHC, he will oversee the office’s interagency efforts to combat hate crimes using community-based programs and provide support to victims of such crimes.
“Diversity is our city’s secret weapon, and we will never tolerate any form of hate because hate has no place here,†said Adams announcing Naveed’s appointment on Oct 19.
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“Combatting the scourge of hate, whether against our AAPI+ community, our Jewish brothers and sisters, our LGBTQ+ population, or any other community that calls this city home, requires a holistic, evidence-based approach.
“Hassan Naveed is a dedicated, compassionate leader who has a strong track record of bringing communities together, and I am proud to appoint him to lead this crucial office.â€
“Hate crimes go against who we are as New Yorkers, and they will not be tolerated in our city,†said Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III, to whom Naveed will report.
“Hassan Naveed is a leader in hate crime prevention with a proven track record of bringing communities together,†he said. “I look forward to working with him to make sure no one feels unsafe because of who they are, and to make our communities even more tolerant and inclusive.â€
“I am honored to receive this appointment, and grateful to Mayor Eric Adams for this opportunity,†said Naveed. “I look forward to continuing the city’s efforts to fight bigotry, hate, and discrimination, and work alongside city agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to build a more inclusive and welcoming New York City for all.â€
“This administration is the most dedicated in history to ending hate crimes. I have made combatting hate against people of every religion and ethnicity a top priority, and Mayor Adams has always provided full support,†said New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar.
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“When a Hindu temple in my district was vandalized twice, the mayor came personally to denounce the incidents, bringing national attention to the issue,†she noted.
“When a woman was assaulted in a racially motivated hate crime in my district, the city’s Office of Criminal Justice Director Deanna Logan came to help.â€
“Our mayor also promotes mutual peace and understanding through his ‘Breaking Bread, Building Bonds’ program that brings together people of every background to learn about each other’s cultures,†Rajkumar said.
“Naveed has devoted his career to promoting the safety and welfare of diverse communities, first in the NYPD and now the OPHC,†she said. “At a time when hate crimes are up 116 percent compared to 2020, Naveed will provide the leadership needed for every New Yorker to have respect and safety. I look forward to working with him to end hate in our city.â€
Naveed has a decade of experience working on criminal justice issues impacting vulnerable communities. He previously served as director of outreach at the New York City Department of Investigation’s Office of Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD).
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Prior to OIG-NYPD, Naveed led community efforts in Washington, DC, that worked to improve hate crime responses and prevention by the local police department involving the LGBTQ+, Muslim, immigrant, and other communities.
Naveed earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his Master of Public Administration from New York University.