Racial Profiling and Police Interaction

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to racial profiling, police interactions, and societal biases as discussed in the lecture.

Racial Profiling

The practice of targeting individuals for suspicion based on their race or ethnicity.

Unconscious Bias

Automatic associations or attitudes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Traffic Violation

A breach of traffic laws, which can lead to a police stop and potential citation.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is required for police to make an arrest or conduct a search.

Asphyxiation

The inability to breathe normally, which can result from pressure on the trachea or carotid arteries.

Community Policing

A strategy of law enforcement that seeks to build positive relationships between police officers and the community.

Systemic Racism

Forms of racism that are embedded in the policies and practices of societal institutions.

Microaggression

Everyday, subtle, unintentional, and oftentimes dismissive interactions or behaviors that perpetuate stereotypes.

Policing Statistics

Data that reflects demographics and performance metrics in law enforcement efficacy.

Civility

Politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech, especially important in law enforcement interactions.