Racial Profiling Research

According to definition, "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 (Dictionary.com). Research shows that racial profiling, targets specific individuals or groups based on appearance, religion, and origin is illegal under the United States law. During the past years, racial profiling has been a big problem in the United States. Black people are often stereotype. Some people prospective think all blacks are criminals, whether being drug dealers, involved gangs and thieves. Many of these suspicious crimes leads up to unnecessary traffic stops, car searches, unrequired pat-downs and
A Utah detective Douglas Fackrell received an anonymous call about drugs being sold in a residence, so he decided to survey the area and assumed there was drug activity taking place. Detective Fackrell saw Joseph Strieff, Jr exiting the residence and stopped him for questioning. Fackrell discovered Strieff had a warrant and made an arrest. In addition, Fackrell found meth and a drug pipe on Strieff’s possession. The district court ruled that, Fackrell didn’t have enough evidence to make an investigatory stop. In the constitution, the Fourth amendment prevents police officers from taking advantage of conduct. This case discourages racial profiling, because in both incidents the law enforcers were found guilty for their actions. According to Reason-Rupe poll (reason.com), the latest poll finds fully 70 percent of Americans oppose the use of racial profiling in police departments, while 25 percent support this practice. The 14th amendment provides United States citizens the right to be treated equally. Personally, I believe that racial profiling is wrong and unacceptable. All people should be treated fair and should not be discriminated by their race, gender, origin, and religion. It is unnecessary that law enforcers use their power to degrade or discriminate anyone to carry success with their jobs. Their motto is “to protect and to serve’, which means protecting every citizen regardless of race. Black lives matter as well as all lives matter. Racial profiling and excessive force by police are unconstitutional; however, it’s still happening.
In conclusion, while racial profiling still occurs every day, in cities and towns across the nation, it is essential that some police departments across the country can rebuild public trust and ensure that proper and safe police methods are used rather than violating the U.S.