“Hate crimes officer”, so a political or thoughtcrimes cop.
The dead officer was recruited from Greater Manchester Police in the UK.
“Hate Crimes” units are a staple of British policing. One case I remember was a woman in politics appearing on a radio show opposing gays adopting children. Knock, knock the “Hate Crimes” police are at the door to investigate based on a complaint or complaints from gays.
Was the dead officer looking for firearms or explosives or was this some search for written “hate”? I would like to know more about the circumstances of the tragedy.