Racial profiling often occurs during ____,where police justify stopping a car because of minor equipment or moving traffic violations that might otherwise be ignored.

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Pretext stops involve police officers using a minor traffic violation or equipment violation as a reason to stop a vehicle, allowing them to investigate potential criminal activity. This can often lead to racial profiling, as officers may disproportionately target certain individuals or communities. Random patrol and full enforcement do not necessarily involve pretext stops, and selective enforcement implies a more deliberate targeting of certain groups, whereas pretext stops may occur more frequently without specific targeting.

Racial Profiling Often Occurs During ____,Where Police Justify Stopping a Car