Which best describes biased-based policing?

• A. Discrimination in performing duties based on personal officer prejudices
• B. Data-driven policy guidance
• C. Community engagement strategies
• D. Training on de-escalation

Answer: (A)

Biased-based policing happens when an officer’s personal prejudices influence how they perform duties. This means decisions about stops, searches, or use of force are shaped by characteristics like race, ethnicity, religion, or other biases rather than objective, legitimate factors such as behavior or crime indicators. That kind of discrimination undermines equal protection and erodes trust in law enforcement. The other options point to constructive approaches—data-driven policy guidance, community engagement, or de-escalation training—not to the discriminatory use of authority rooted in prejudice. So the description that best captures biased-based policing is discrimination in performing duties based on personal prejudices.