Which of the following terms describes police action based on ethnicity or national origin of a suspect rather than any reasonable suspicion that he or she has broken the law?
A) Racial profiling
B) Psychological profiling
C) Ethnic penalty
D) Entrapment

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Racial profiling refers to the discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, rather than on evidence-based suspicious behavior.

Which of the Following Terms Describes Police Action Based on Ethnicity