profiling
noun
pro·fil·ing
ˈprō-ˌfī-liŋ 
: the act or process of extrapolating information about a person based on known traits or tendencies
consumer profiling
specifically
: the act of suspecting or targeting a person on the basis of observed characteristics or behavior
racial profiling
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The encounter, caught on video, sparked outrage over racial profiling, led to a discrimination lawsuit, and an apology from the company's former CEO Kevin Johnson among other actions.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
However, this concept must go beyond static baselines and profiling using historical data.
—Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The entire ordeal has been called into question, with many stating that his removal could be racial profiling.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Once, Grice said, his board was able to help resolve an internal racial profiling accusation made by a sergeant against another officer of the North Miami Police Department.
—Matthew Cupelli, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
However, this concept must go beyond static baselines and profiling using historical data.
—Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The entire ordeal has been called into question, with many stating that his removal could be racial profiling.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Once, Grice said, his board was able to help resolve an internal racial profiling accusation made by a sergeant against another officer of the North Miami Police Department.
—Matthew Cupelli, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Profiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profiling. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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