Key Terms Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms. Show Who

question 47

Essay

Key Terms
Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
Monroe Doctrine

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Definitions:

Racial Profiling

Any action undertaken for reasons of safety, security, or public protection that relies on stereotypes to treat persons differently; while it is most often used in reference to policing practices, it is not a term limited to the context of criminal justice.

Police Officer

A member of the police force, tasked with enforcing law and order, providing public safety, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.

Racial Profiling

The unjust practice of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.

Stop-and-Search

Police practice of stopping individuals and searching them for weapons, illegal substances, or other contraband without a warrant.