Von Wilpert, Campillo want Holocaust exhibit to tour every branch of the city’s library system – San Diego Jewish World

The meeting underscored a commitment to public safety, centering the importance of preventing and reporting for hate crimes, support for victims, and coordination between city, county, and community partners. City and county leaders reaffirmed their focus on illegal gun prosecutions and data-driven gun violence reduction strategies.

Von Wilpert emphasized the critical role education plays in the prevention of hate crimes and announced she will fight for the Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit to be a traveling exhibit throughout all San Diego libraries. Additionally, Von Wilpert and Councilman Raul Campillo announced they are advocating to Governor Gavin Newsom’s office to request that he and the California Legislature reopen the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program for eligible organizations with security concerns throughout California.

“From harassment and physical threats to vandalism and the use of hate symbols that fuel a reality of fear, misinformation, and harm, our Jewish neighbors are under sustained barrages of antisemitism and bigotry. We must stand shoulder to shoulder to protect every neighbor — and that includes raising up and protecting our Jewish community and standing firmly against antisemitism in all its forms” von Wilpert said.“Our strength as a city comes from our diversity, our compassion, and our willingness to look out for one another.”

The meeting included presentations from the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, specifically Deputy District Attorney Christina Arrollado, assistant chief of the Gang Prosecution Division, and Deputy District Attorney Stephen Marquardt, who heads up the Hate Crimes Team within the Special Operations Division. The presentations outlined the most common tools used to prosecute hate crimes: felony hate crime charges, sentencing enhancements, and specific offenses related to threats, intimidation, and the use of hate symbols.

The San Diego Police Department highlighted how the Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC), a technology-driven hub created to enhance crime response, situational awareness, and officer and community safety, has been key during critical incidents and major events.

“We’re not just seeing isolated incidents; this is connected to a larger trend. This reality underscores why vigilance, enforcement, education, and accountability matter,” said von Wilpert.

 For more information about the San Diego District Attorney Office’s Gang Prosecution Division and Special Operations Division, or to report a hate crime, visit here.

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Preceding provided by Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert, a congressional candidate.