Racial Profiling in Law Enforcement

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What should officers do if the suspect description includes a particular vehicle but the occupants do not match the race and gender description?

Not detain the vehicle

Which individuals does the term 'racial profiling' primarily pertain to?

Witnesses and complainants

Who mandates the collection of specified data for motor vehicle stops conducted by peace officers?

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

What is the responsibility of TCOLE regarding data collection for motor vehicle stops in Texas?

<p>Collect such data for all law enforcement agencies in the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what state does TCOLE delegate the responsibility to collect specified data for motor vehicle stops?

<p>Texas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they can determine that occupants in a vehicle do not match the race and gender description provided in a suspect's description?

<p>Detain the vehicle for further investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers not do if the suspect description includes a particular vehicle but the occupants do not match the race and gender description?

<p>Detain the vehicle matching the described vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

When it comes to witnesses, complainants, or other citizen contacts, to whom does the term 'racial profiling' primarily pertain?

<p>Citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state does the Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) mandate the collection of specified data for motor vehicle stops conducted by peace officers?

<p>Texas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for collecting specified data for all law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas regarding motor vehicle stops?

<p>Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an officer can determine that occupants in a vehicle do not match the race and gender description provided in a suspect's description, what action should they take according to the text?

<p>Proceed with stopping the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do officers need to consider when developing reasonable suspicion based on a suspect description that includes race and gender?

<p>Do not detain a vehicle if occupants don't match both race and gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Racial profiling' is most relevant when applied to:

<p>'Suspects'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Geographical profiling' primarily involves profiling based on:

<p>'Location'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Motor vehicle stops based on race' refer to stopping vehicles because of:

<p>'Occupants' race'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is NOT relevant when considering making a motor vehicle stop based on a description provided by a suspect?

<p>Suspect's age</p> Signup and view all the answers

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