The Use of Ethnic or Racial Background as a Means

question 83

Multiple Choice

The use of ethnic or racial background as a means of identifying criminal suspects is called___________ .

• A) racial profiling
• B) community-oriented policing
• C) "hands-on" policing
• D) selective incapacitation

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Definitions:

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