The Pros And Cons Of Racial Profiling

An indication that disproves the claim that racial profiling is an essential policing tactic centers on the idea that it violates the constitutional rights of an individual. In “Rights and Wrongs,” Jeffrey Toobin demonstrates that racial profiling violates the constitutional rights of an individual, in that unarmed individuals and those of color are racially profiled for the way they look for no apparent reason. This article discusses the idea of whether or not racial profiling is or is not a constitutional tactic for law enforcement. It is unclear as to why law enforcement chooses to target those who look suspicious without knowing their purpose. Those of color are being unfairly treated and accused of crimes for no apparent reason. Toobin states, “An officer got out of an unmarked van and came up to me,” Bradley recalled. “I just accommodated the officer to the best of my ability, and, in turn, what happened was, he went into my pockets… There was nothing in my pockets except my house keys, my cell phone, my wallet. The thing about it that was so appalling was that I had spent my last dollar to see my loved one. And then he said, ‘Fuck that, you’re going in” (Toobin 30). This quote is a perfect representation of racial profiling, where an officer decides to target individuals based on his appearance, which is unconstitutional. When Scheindlin stated, “I just accommodated the officer to the best of my ability, and, in turn, what happened was, he went into my pockets,” it was to my understanding that law enforcement has violated the rights of an individual in the sense of which officers do not have the rights to go through personal belonging without a valid reason. Even if he “accommodated the officer” with the best of his ability, he was violated for his rights for not doing anything illegal. Since he was still being searched for looking “suspicious” it is clear that the officer had racially profiled an individual under no circumstances of a prosecution. This proves that the even if an individual is complying with the laws, police officers will go out of their to find reasons to target people and violate their constitutional rights. In addition to this topic, the idea of violating the constitutional rights

Some say that racial profiling is a tactic that is very much needed to help officers with investigations. Racial profiling is actually unconstitutional because the fourth amendment prohibits unreasonable searches. The fourth amendment also sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause. The court case United States v. Brignoni-Ponce confronted the issue of race as being a factor to the suspicion of criminal activity. The officer that stopped the respondent's car said it was “ the apparent Mexican ancestry of the occupants.” This belief that the occupants were illegal immigrants did not satisfy the court and they ruled the case as violating the fourth amendment.

These direct intentions of racial profiling had always existed in policing and is better understood through cultural and historical means. Through racial profiling, Tim can get himself caught up in being feared by law enforcement because of his skin color. Assumptions by law enforcement officers to see a minority “driving while black” can be a dangerous interaction even if he is just in the car with another person because it is based on the belief that they are someone who might commit crime versus someone who committed crime. These assumptions can bring about anger in those that police officers choose to pull over because of racial profiling while the one pulled over knows that they committed no crime. Tim can get caught up in this instance of profiling and things can unexpectedly turn deadly. Another common interpretation of racial profiling is walking while black mentioned by Gabbidon & Greene (2016). Tim could be stopped, questioned, and frisked just for walking down the street but the police officers could say they perceive it as reasonable suspicion that a crime is about to happen or did happen. I believe these acts of racial profiling need to be subdued. A policy that I would implement to better these interactions is to have everyone understand that crime is inevitable, and racial profiling will not help in catching those that committed crime for the most part. Racial profiling

A stronger policy against racial profiling at all level including law enforcement needs to be enforce.

After reading this article I realize that there are some police officers that do not use race as a method to eliminate crime, but are alternatively motivated and use this prejudice as a way to target someone out of the crowd. The racial bias between law enforcement and the public is something I wish that could be

A social problem in the U.S that I will be discussing is racial profiling. Racial profiling has been a method that polices use to target suspicious individuals based on the stereotypes of their race, and I believe it is an immoral tactic. I never knew what racial profiling was until I was a senior year in high school and learned how injustice it was. I was disappointed I was not aware of this procedure, because this violates an individual’s physical appearance, and in the United States everyone is supposed to accept one another’s appearance despite what race they are. Even though racial profiling is targeting an individual’s suspicion based on race, I do want to figure out what factor is contributing to racial profiling to

Post 9/11, racial profiling exhibited by law enforcement not only to my race but other minorities in America has been unacceptable and can be rectified by establishing better and more efficient security procedures in airports that are not tied to or based upon race. The significance of national security is of great importance as we, members of a civilized society, are in an age where our peace is being threatened. This most directly impacts all Americans, but, specifically, harms minority groups due to inherently racially profiling individuals based on appearance. As an American, I along with my peers, am aware of the threat of terrorism in today’s era. Being a minority in America allows for a unique and credible point of view on this topic. This proposal is directed at ignorant or misinformed Americans and unintentionally aimed at law enforcement and airport security; hoping in response Americans would become more open minded and airports become more secure.

Is the current level of profiling individuals based on their race an easier way to identify them, or is it assuming their actions based on their color of skin? Many people contemplate between these two positions; they might be annoyed by the thought of dark complexion citizens that are accused of crimes or behavior but can also find it reasonable when looking for suspects. Racial profiling has always been one of the social issues that are always at the forefront, and many argue in favor or against this issue. Numerous articles have been written that give their argument as to why people should take a stand in favor of or against racial profiling. For example, the article “Racial Profiling and Background Injustice”, “Attitude… of false and derogatory belief about the [racial] group,” while “The Globe and Mail Why Racial Profiling Is A Good Idea”, explains “Racial profiling is both necessary and desirable.” Analyzing the articles of these two groups reveals not only contrasting messages but also quite different rhetorical strategies for delivering them.

Racially biased assumption of people in poor neighborhoods who may have brothers, sisters, relatives, our wealthy friends who visit them in their less affluent community, then find themselves stopped by police and accused of dealing drugs or committing theft to obtain expensive items they have legally purchased. Unfair racial profiling, by police officers, that Police departments condone and feel are necessary to identify criminals and criminal activity before it occurs and causes harm to others. Assumptions that have for “Three hundred years” from Slave Patrols, Black Codes, Jim Crow, Convict Leasing and Racial Profiling that violate a persons’ “14th Amendment rights of “equal protection under the law.” As the 14th Amendment was ratified

What is racial profiling? Racial Profiling refers to the ‘discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion or national origin’ (American Civil Liberties Union). There are certain races that face racial profiling from law enforcement officials driving or in other important locations. Black races face racial profiling especially when driving; law enforcement officials target black driver for minor traffic violations. Spanish race might be racial profile while walking or driving to search for illegal drugs or guns. Since the attacks of September 11 2001, the Arab race and South Asian race has faced many racial profiling from law enforcement and even regular people for any terrorist attack that is taking place or any immigrant violation.

Due to the recently passed law that requires our police agencies to document the race and/or ethnicity of both pedestrians and vehicle occupants stopped for any reason, I know from the experience of other police agencies that the data will almost certainly indicate disproportionate stops of minorities but as Chief of police I will most certainly assure you that this type of misconduct will not be permitted in this jurisdiction under my supervision. Nevertheless, I would like to ensure that there will be no bias based stops. Racial profiling is illegal and this department will not practice the use of anything associated with it. Consequently, it is noted that Black residents, and youthful Black males, in particular, are still subject to more

throughout law enforcement agencies and has left the public with doubts about their protectors. Profiling has broken the trust people have in the Police and has caused fear amongst.

Every day people are pulled over for seat belt violations, expired tags, and loud music, but does this become an issue when law enforcement starts pulling people over for no reason? Racial profiling, while used inappropriately, may have its advantages because it can help cut down on theft, drug trafficking, and prevent vandalism. However, there are disadvantages such as innocent people being affected, and business retail declining. Racial profiling has been increasing for many years. Racial profiling is a form of discrimination by which law enforcement uses a person’s race or cultural background as the primary reason to suspect that the individual has broken the law (Nittle). The term “driving while black” arose from the practice, as African American drivers frequently complain that police officers pull them over for no reason other than their race and the stereotypes linked to it (Nittle).

In the eyes of some police officers, racial profiling practices are seen as constructed by the media. They claim that others factors such as youth delinquency, poverty, and living in high crime areas, are reasons why certain people are stopped by police (Wortley & Bempah, 2011:398). Proponents of racial profiling argue that it makes communities safer and allows police to be proactive in their duties by pinpointing the ‘criminal population’. However, this practice enables police to use malicious force by advancing their own interests and not fulfilling their duties (Bittner, 1970:37). Thus, this abuse of power leads to differential treatment as a blatant power difference balance manifests itself between police and minority groups (Kirkup, 2009:114).

Many People assume “Racial Profiling” started in the 1980s, when the news of Blacks being pulled over for “driving while black” was broadcast over television airways nationwide. Unfortunately, “racial profiling” is a new term based on very old forms of racialized actions against Black people, as racial profiling can be traced back some 300 years. “Racial Profiling” is not premised on recent but decades-old practices of discriminatory conduct by the government, common citizen’s, police and the criminal justice system that date back to the 1700s in the United States for African Americans.