Racially Biased Policing
What is the name of the group that made the report discussed in this chapter?
Police Executive Research Forum
What are the two examples of less-lethal weapons?
Pepper spray and tasers
When can police use race in routine stops?
Police can use race in routine stops if the suspect is described by race
How many Police Executives were surveyed in this report.
Over 1000
T/F Less-lethal weapons can never cause death
False
What does racial profiling judge people by?
Racial profiling judges people by Race.
The report found that officers share an intolerance of ___________?
officers who racially profile or are biased.
What is suicide by cop?
When people try to get cops to use deadly force to help them commit suicide
What does behavior profiling look at?
Behavior profiling looks at a person's actions.
What is an example of misinterpreted Racial Bias
Observing a white male in a predominatly Black neighborhood.
Which case helped create the fleeing-felon rule?
Tennessee v. Garner
When can race not be used?
Race cannot be used when strong evidence links it to crime or threat.
Are the Majority of Officers fair according to the study?
Yes
What is Deadly Force?
The use of a weapon to intentionally result in a high probability of death
what is police use of force?
Any physical action taken by police to subdue or control a suspect when necessary
What are some examples of racial profiling?
police stopping people based on race, driving a fancy car or being in certain areas.