Project outline
Introduction
Racial profiling a way of targeting a specific race for a particular crime. It is worth noting that racial profiling was a rampant practice during the civil war. African-Americans are the main people who went through racial profiling. Also, the punishment of criminals differed based on racial segregation. The trend was still experienced during the crack cocaine. After the 9/11 terror attacks, racial profiling issues began to affect the Muslim and Arab communities. In the general perspective, racial profiling is rampant among law enforcement agencies.
Problem identification
Racial profiling continues to be a dynamic issue in the United States. In some scenarios, media tend to refer any issue between police and African-American community as racial profiling. For example, when police officers stop African-American the media as so quick to conclude it as racial profiling without analyzing the circumstance. Stereotype thinking and media have increased the belief that racial profiling is rampant. Advancement of technology has improved the outcome of police activities. Also, frisking of minority groups is a major concern in the criminal justice system. There are various complaints on the matter, but the reality is that the police have geographic profiling tools that assist in identifying criminal hotspots. The police main objective is to prevent crime and maintain law and order (Glover, 2009). Police officers stopping individuals for the question is not racial profiling. It is unfair to brand the law enforcement agencies are part of organizations undertaking racial profiling. The government has set laws that enhance equality in the United States. The minority groups in the United States have become successful and part of the mainstream society.
Racial profiling evidence
Historically, racial profiling was put to rest in the 1980s after the crack cocaine period. The government has ensured that racial profiling does not exist in the United States. This is achieved through targeting, punishment, and laws that are streamlined towards the elimination of racial profiling. Laws have been streamlined to remain equal to all people in the United States. For example, when the Supreme Court removed death penalty most of the African American became main beneficiaries. The existence of racial profiling should be focused on the economic reasons. One of the main reason for crime is a profit motive. The society that discriminates against other races in resource allocation is believed to enhance racial discrimination. Racial profiling affected the living standards of African-Americans and Hispanics because most of the men were locked in prison. Profiling of criminal behaviors and criminal is acceptable in the criminal justice system. Profiling of criminals assists police in safeguarding the public, majority and maintain peace in neighborhoods.
Terrorism and racial profiling
Terrorism is a major threat in the United States and the world. Racial profiling has been applied in the fight against terror. Since 9/11 attacks, Muslims and Arabs are the main suspects when it comes to terrorism. Mass arrest and illegal detentions became common in the United States. The racial profiling of Arabs and Muslims was based on the radical Islamic teachings.
Police and racial profiling
The police in the United States are the main suspects on issues of racial profiling. There are incidences that police have handling African-Americans and even killed them in the streets. Such incidents have raised concerns on issues of racial profiling.
Conclusion
Racial profiling is a reality in the United States. The African Americans and other minority groups have fallen victims of racial profiling. In a critical analysis, racial profiling is something of the past; hence, minority groups change their way of thinking. Legal reforms and reforms in law enforcement agencies have rescued incidence of racial profiling.
Reference
Glover, K. S. (2009). Racial profiling: Research, racism, and resistance. Lanham, Md: Rowman & Littlefield.
