Factors that must be considered when assessing the legality of the seizure of a person based on a profile include all of the following, except:

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All the options listed are factors that must be considered when assessing the legality of a seizure based on a profile, making option D incorrect as it suggests all other options are correct. Courts do examine profiles for reasonable suspicion, suspect actions characteristic of illegal activity are considered, and the totality of circumstances must justify the seizure. However, option E is incorrect in the context of the question as it is stated as an exception, but profiles can indeed be used in establishing reasonable suspicion if they meet legal standards.

Factors That Must Be Considered When Assessing the Legality of the Seizure