Racial Profiling

What event prompted Denise Marks to remember the actions of four white men on the night of the shooting?

• A) A police chase in her neighborhood

• B) A news report on racial profiling

• C) Seeing four white men jump out of a car

• D) A conversation with her husband

According to the article, which item of clothing is associated with a 10 percent rate of stops by undercover officers due to its gang involvement hint?

• A) An XXL hooded sweat top

• B) A baseball cap worn at any angle

• C) Sagging, baggy trousers

• D) Expensive high-top sneakers

What percentage of stops do undercover officers attribute to sagging, baggy trousers, especially dungarees?

• A) 10 percent

• B) 20 percent

• C) 30 percent

• D) 40 percent

Which clothing item mentioned in the article suggests that the person may have done prison time, according to undercover officers?

• A) A bandanna, particularly red or blue

• B) Expensive high-top sneakers—unlaced

• C) A baseball cap

• D) An XXL hooded sweat top

What was the reason Denise Marks feared the undercover cops might come after her husband?

• Because he had a criminal record

• Because of his "perp colors"

• Because he was involved in a recent crime

• Because he had previously confronted the police

What was the outcome of the trial involving the four officers accused of gunning down an unarmed West African immigrant?

• The officers were convicted

• The officers were not convicted

• The case was dismissed

• The officers were suspended

What pattern and practice was the New York Police Department accused of engaging in, according to the article?

• Unlawful search and seizure

• Racial profiling

• Excessive use of force

• Corruption and bribery

What was the ratio of African Americans stopped and frisked to those arrested, as mentioned in the article?

• For every 10 African Americans stopped, one is arrested

• For every 16 African Americans stopped, one is arrested

• For every 20 African Americans stopped, one is arrested

• For every 25 African Americans stopped, one is arrested

What is the category known as "Driving While Black" associated with?

• A federal civil rights lawsuit against the NYPD

• A community outreach program

• A new traffic law

• A police training course

What did the four individuals, including Jason Rowley, do after their car was blocked by an unmarked police car?

• They surrendered to the police

• They called for backup

• They attempted to drive away in reverse

• They got out of the car and ran