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Black Men and Other Minorities Are Much More Frequently Apprehended

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Black men and other minorities are much more frequently apprehended, arrested, and prosecuted than white men. Many African-Americans and Hispanics frequently accuse law enforcement of conducting racial profiling, particularly with traffic enforcement. Yet, law enforcement often claims that selective aggressive enforcement often is successful in curtailing or preventing crime and that it provides local residents with a sense of comfort. How does one balance one's rights with appropriate patrolling and enforcement techniques?


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