Definitions:

1. Refers to the act of judging or treating someone as suspicious or guilty primarily because of their racial or ethnic background, not because of any specific actions they have taken. NOUN
   • Studies have shown taht racial profiling does not enhance public safety but rather creates a climate of fear and distrust.
2. The discriminatory practice by law enforcement or other authorities of targeting individuals for suspicion, surveillance, or investigation based on their race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on individual behavior or evidence. NOUN
   • Racial profiling undermines trust between police and the community they serve.
3. The use of an individual's race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement. NOUN
   • Victims of racial profiling often feel humiliated, violated, and dehumanized.

Synonyms:

• discriminatory policing
• implicit bias
• systemic racism