You are a police detective investigating a series of criminal activity in a neighborhood. The neighborhood's population happens to be predominantly African American, and the two main suspects are also African American. How do you make sure your investigation does not fall under the definition of racial profiling?

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers will vary.

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a. crime is the result of forces outside of an individual's control b. capitalism is at the root of most crimes c. the punishment should fit the crime d. crime rates are related to geography

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Which of the following terrorist groups uses violence to influence, persuade, or intimidate others to achieve a particular objective?

A. Retributive B. Political C. Nationalist D. Criminal

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When police ask incriminating questions, it is considered __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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_________________comprise the majority ethnic group in America

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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