(Surname) 1 Student’s Name Course Code and Number Institutional Affiliation Date of Submission The Racial Profiling and Bias in Policing The term racial profiling refers to the act of targeting or suspecting an individual based on the assumed behavior or characteristics of a racial group, instead of personal suspicion. In other words, it is a deep and longstanding troubling national issue in the context of discriminatory practices by law enforcement agents (Birzer 89). Bias policing refers to discrimination in the delivery of police services or performance of law enforcement tasks based on personal prejudices of agency personnel toward groups of people based on particular. Over the past several decades, racial bias in policing has been a significant problem in society today due to that it has had life-altering implications (Swencionis et al. 398). Under this system, people are often treated unfairly, harassed, and more harshly by law enforcement agents. In addition, victims are often denied equal protection by the police officers in law enforcement. Racial profiling/racial bias in policing continues to be a problem due to the refusal of law enforcement to end all their racial profiling behavior that causes real suffering and life-altering implications. Why the Problem Needs Solving? Racial profiling happens often and continues to be a prevalent form of discrimination that is not only unfair but also counter-productive and ineffective. There are several causes of racial profiling that are often behind its prevalence. First and foremost, stereotype and prejudice against certain ethnic groups such as the Black race and minority groups (Glaser 76). This is often one of (Surname) 2 the major issues that are facing law enforcement agencies. Also, the high levels of crime rates among Black Americans have caused the prevalence of racial profiling. In addition, the hatred and bitterness towards certain ethnic groups have increased racial profiling (Knox and Jonathan 355). Furthermore, there are several effects of racial bias in policing. Firstly, racial profiling leads to society members losing trust in their law enforcement agents because they are there to protect the community. Another effect is that the widespread racial profiling poisons relationships minority community and the law enforcement agents. Furthermore, it creates more problems in the community such as public demonstrations/protests that can result in injuries to the public. Lastly, racial profiling leads to society members feeling angry and hurt (Spencer 55). Proposed Solutions While racial bias in policing is a serious issue in the community today, it is also a very challenging problem to curtail because it’s often hard to detect. However, while stopping racial profiling is challenging, it is not impossible. As a result, there are many established policy reforms that can curtail racial profiling and police abuses. One of the proposed solutions is an evidence-based policing (EBP) approach to tactical decision-making and policing making for police departments (Smith 295). The law enforcement system is endorsing body-worn cameras that are useful in assisting the police department to get all the information about a case on the body-worn camera. Body-worn cameras are an effective intervention to enhance accountability among the police officers and assist to clarify what happened. Another proposed solution is the use of de-escalation training strategies that helps to reduce the force used by police officers in the handling of issues within the community (Birzer 87). It often uses non-judgment and empathy; thus, assisting to de-escalate conflicts among public protests. (Surname) 3 Explain and Argue the Best Solution Proposal In solving the prevalence of racial profiling in the police department, it is imperative that effective and swift action should be taken. One of the proposed solutions that seemed one of the best in addressing the issue of profiling in law enforcement is the de-escalation strategy. The deescalation technique continues to be one of the best-proposed solutions because it helps reduce police officers' use of office during public demonstrations/protests. It has emerged as one of the techniques that have contributed towards reduced killings and injuries among the minority communities and the Black race (Kahn and Karin 99). Compared with body-worn cameras that only view what happens, the de-escalation technique is more effective since it changes the behaviors and psychological perceptions of police officers when interacting with the minority communities. Body-worn cameras only take videos of what happened but it does not reduce racial profiling and well as changing police officers' behaviors. Therefore, a de-escalation strategy provides the best and most effective integrated approach to preventing police violence/aggression, as well as racial profiling. Refuting Objections/Counter-Arguments Generally, although the de-escalation technique is an effective approach in dealing with racial profiling, police brutality and aggression calls for measures beyond such training. As a result, there is a need for the police department to pair the strategy with better efforts, oversight of law enforcement, and greater accountability to reimagine the role police play in societies could assists decrease their use of excessive force. In a policing context, this strategy focuses on reducing the use of force against the public by using communication and space to find an alternative. However, sometimes police officers in some situations can be forced to use force as a means of coercion. All in all, it can be said that the police department has experienced a (Surname) 4 significant change in its efforts to reduce racial profiling since it implemented and adopted the use of de-escalation training as a strategy to decrease the use of force against civilians (Smith 295). Therefore, it results in boosting public health; improve economic growth, and the social interaction between police and ethnic groups. Conclusion In conclusion, it is evident from that paper that racial profiling matter more broadly due to several reasons. It matters more broadly due to its overall impact and effect on the communities such as an increase in unequal protection and treatment that can result in the killing of many civilians. Therefore, some of the universal issues resulting from racial profiling are an increase in crime rates, high levels of discrimination/prejudice, high rates of deaths, increase hatred and anger, and lack of justice and fair treatment. So, the world needs to significantly take this issue with the seriousness it deserves before it escalates further to the point of becoming difficult to control or manage effectively. (Surname) 5 Work Cited Birzer, M. "Racial profiling: The intersection of race and policing." Police use of force: Important issues facing the police and the communities they serve (2017): 81-113. Glaser, Jack. Suspect race: Causes and consequences of racial profiling. Oxford University Press, USA, 2015. Kahn, Kimberly Barsamian, and Karin D. Martin. "Policing and race: Disparate treatment, perceptions, and policy responses." Social Issues and Policy Review 10.1 (2016): 82-121. Knox, Dean, and Jonathan Mummolo. "Toward a General Causal Framework for the Study of Racial Bias in Policing." Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy 1.3 (2020): 341-378. Smith, Robert J. "Reducing Racially Disparate Policing Outcomes: Is Implciit Bias Training the Answer." U. Haw. L. Rev. 37 (2015): 295. Spencer, Katherine B., Amanda K. Charbonneau, and Jack Glaser. "Implicit bias and policing." Social and Personality Psychology Compass 10.1 (2016): 50-63. Swencionis, Jillian K., and Phillip Atiba Goff. "The psychological science of racial bias and policing." Psychology, Public Policy, and Law 23.4 (2017): 398. Review view Mailings AaBbCcDdEe AaBbCcDdEe AaBbcc EvEvv == АаВЫСс 21 I il T a 일 Normal Heading 1 Heading No Spacing V Problem Solution Papers: MLA FORMAT MEANS USING CREDIBLE EVIDENCE AND CITING SOURCES I. Introduction A. Define key Terms B. Describe the problem : >>Last sentence in your introduction is your Thesis Statement II. Convince the reader the why the problem needs solving A. Causes of Problem B. Effects of Problem III. Review the range of solutions that have been proposed A. Solution 1 B. Solution 2, etc. IV. Explain and Argue the best solution proposal (Your thesis) A. Agree with proposed solutions>>To What Extent? B. Add to Solution Proposal>>If you see a gap in the thinking or a lack of insight, etc. Add Your Own Ideas. (Never use "T") V. Refute objections A. What are the Counter-Arguments? B. Defend Why Your Solution(s) Are the Most Valuable (any or all: economic, social, political, educational, health, ethical) VI. Conclusion A. Why Does this Matter More Broadly? What are the Universal Issues? B. So what? E FC
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