Are Racial Profiling and Police Discrimination Really Problems?
The media play a huge role in communicating problems with racial profiling and discrimination. Whether claiming excessive use of force, the racial profiling of suspects, or unequal application of the law, the media spotlight is shining on our criminal justice system and calling for change. For this assignment, develop an essay focusing on the following.
1. Identify an instance of alleged police discrimination.
2. Discuss the details of the incident, including whether the allegation of discrimination was founded or unfounded.
3. What role, if any, does police discretion play in racial profiling or discrimination?
4. What intervention(s) would you recommend to help reduce racial profiling and discrimination?