Exploring Behavior Theories and Racial Profiling in Policing

Discussion, Part One: Initial PostTopic 1 Discuss one or two theories presented in this course and how they help explain behavior in a way you had not previously considered Can you apply these or other theories in your daily life? Explain Topic 2 Watch the Dateline Episode: A Pattern of Suspicion. This video is from a few years ago, but it is still relevant today as it relates to how we assess and discuss police and race issues What data does the video present that supports its position of racial profiling across the U.S.? Does it make the case? Does it do a balanced job presenting both sides of the argument? (Note: This topic is very controversial