Racial profiling--Overcoming the perception of racial profiling Annotated Bibliography

Racial profiling--Overcoming the perception of racial profiling - Annotated Bibliography Example polls cited -Transitions directly into data collection approaches -transitions into lawsuits and new data collection methods -ends with the public opinion dismissed and data collection being promoted Strong Response Notes A good introduction given the title The polls showed that the public perception is largely negative Why the fast transition, is this a solid report? Another transition with no explanation or tie in to the papers stated purpose Seems to end to abruptly may need additional sources Annotated bibliography Anonymous,. "Special report II: Racial profiling-overcoming the perception of racial profiling." Law&Order 49.4 (2001): 94-101. Web. 11 Mar 2011. https://login.ezproxy.fiu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/197229732?accountid=10901 This report was specifically designed to raise the visibility of the problem of racial profiling, it was published in 2001. The report was designated for academics and professionals in the criminal justice arena. It was not me ant to present a negative picture of police officers, but rather to raise awareness and show that race is disproportionately used in routine stops from traffic to pedestrian related stop and frisk’s. One poll cited in the report found that 75% of Americans believe â€Å"racial profiling† is a problem.