The public’s perception of how law enforcement officers conduct themselves while carrying out their sworn oath to serve and protect has always been at the center point of scrutiny. In recent years, profiling has been a controversial tactic used to aid in capturing criminals. Since the attacks of 9/11, minorities have consistently filed reports against law enforcement personnel the reports stating that they were disproportionately singled out by officers. In most cases, racial profiling is based on the premise that most crimes are committed by minorities. This creates a vacuum in which minorities are stopped, pulled over and or searched by law enforcement personnel. The relationships between law enforcement personnel and members of the community
