Past and present turbulent events between the police and minoritized groups are at the forefront of society. The police are viewed as racist and prejudice with data revealing the overrepresentation of Black suspects who were shot and killed by police (Sadler, Correll, Park, & Judd, 2012). This study takes a closer look at law enforcement officers implicit bias and how it influences decision making during police stops of minoritized citizens. The research incorporates a gap analysis framework constructed by Clark and Estes (2008) to explore the possible knowledge, motivational, and organizational influences that contribute to the incongruent arrest rates of Black males. The model will focus on police officers’ perceptions and awareness of
