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Racial Profiling They Stopped Me Because I'm ------------!

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ISBN-10: 1439872252

ISBN-13: 9781439872253

Edition: 2012

Authors: Michael L. Birzer

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Using primary empirical studies and extensive, in-depth interviews, this book draws on nearly two years of field research into how minorities experience racial profiling by police authorities. Citing cases involving over 100 racial and ethnic minority citizens, it places into context the experience of racial profiling by examining each individual case and employing a rigorous qualitative phenomenological method to develop dominant themes and determine their associated meaning. Suitable as a textbook or professional reference, this book distinguishes myth from data to discover the truth underlying the practice of racial profiling.
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Book details

List price: $179.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Publication date: 11/14/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 241
Size: 6.46" wide x 9.33" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Michael Birzer is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the School of Community Affairs at Wichita State University, Kansas. Cliff Roberson is Editor-in-Chief of the Professional Issues in Criminal Justice Journal , Academic Chair for the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program at Kaplan University, and an Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas.

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Stylin' n' Profilin'
Introduction
Richards Story
David s Story
Purpose of the Book
The Cambridge Incident
Scope of the Problem
Defining Racial Profiling
Criminal Profiling
What's in a Name?
Experience Is Powerful
Discussion Questions
References
Cases Cited
Putting Racial Profiling into Context
Introduction
Vigilante Justice?
Experience Matters
A History of Disparate Treatment
Color by the Numbers
A Legacy of Racialized Justice
The Thin Blue Line
The War on Drugs
Intensified War Efforts
Collateral Damage
Policing and the War
Discussion Questions
References
What about Congress, Data Collection, and the Court?
Introduction
Congressional Mandates
Missouri
Texas
Kansas
Washington State
Connecticut
New York
Police Stop Data
Data Collection Methods
Benchmark Data
External Benchmark Data
Traffic Surveys
Internal Benchmarking
Search Data
Final Thoughts on Data Collection
Did the Supreme Court Sanction Racial Profiling?
The Whren Decision
Would Have, Could Have, Should Have
What Would a New Test Look Like?
Discussion Questions
References
Cases Cited
Phenomenology as Method in Racial Profiling Research
Introduction
Framing the Study
Alternative Epistemology
The Paradigm Divide
Qualitative Research
Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Multiple Data Sources
The Discovery of Meaning
Phenomenology
Selecting Participants
Advertising
Screening
A Portrait of the Participants and Setting
Treatment of Data
Analyzing Phenomenological Data
Discussion Questions
References
Experiencing Racial Profiling
Introduction
Constructing the Stop
Emotional/Affective
The Symbolic Vehicle
Nature of the Traffic Violation
Officer Demeanor
Normative Experiences
Race and Place
Coercion and Appearance
Feeling Compelled
Symbolic Appearance
Unifying Experience
Berry's Story
Discussion Questions
Referencess
Trusting the Data
Introduction
Validity
Internal Validity
External Validity
Face Validity
Content Validity
Construct Validity
Reliability
Trustworthiness
Member Checks
Triangulation
Collaboration
Rich, Thick Descriptions
Researcher Reflexivity
Interview Memo
Setting
The Interview
Descriptive Notes
Reflective Notes
Discussion Questions
References
Striking Revelations
Introduction
Global Conclusions
Striking Revelations
The Stop
You re Not Supposed to Be Driving Here
Is It Socioeconomic Class and Not Race?
The Emotional Roller Coaster
Symptoms of PTSD
Symptoms of PTSD: Avoidance and Numbing
Symptoms of PTSD: Increased Anxiety and Emotional Arousal
The Symbolic Hooptie
How Can You Afford That Car?
Why You Harassin' Me, Man?
Welcome to My World
I Think of Young Black Males
Discussion Questions
References
Where Do We Go From Here?
Introduction
Implications for Police Practice
Racial Profiling Training
Cultural Diversity Training
Fostering Mutual Respect
Motorist Contacts
Community Coalitions
Communication
Citizen Review Panel
Citizen Police Academies
Racial Profiling Policy
The Pretext Stop
The Consent Search
The Police Warrior Culture
Community Policing
SARA Problem-Solving Model
Implications for Citizens
What to Do When Stopped by the Police
Summary of What to Do if Stopped by the Police
If You Are Stopped in Your Car
Know Your Rights
Know Reporting Venues
Get Involved
Implications for Research
Phenomenology
Other Research Approaches
The White Male Researcher
Gatekeepers
Screening
Establishing Rapport
Interview Location
Discussion Questions
References
Cases Cited
Index