Racial Profiling Form

Racial Profiling Complaint Form

Tell us about your race or ethnicity based on a traffic, pedestrian or other incident. By filling out this form you are helping the NYCLU Nassau collect much-needed data about the prevalence, patterns and characteristics of racial profiling by state, county and local police agencies. Please be assured that all personal information collected will be kept strictly confidential on request.

We cannot promise you that the information you provide will lead to any specific action on the NYCLU Nassau’s part. We may use your report to advocate for legislative measures that will protect individuals from racial profiling and to identify jurisdictions where we may challenge racial profiling in court. It is possible that you may receive a request from the NYCLU Nassau or another ACLU affiliate to use the information you have provided for one or more of the following purposes: (1) legislative testimony; (2) litigation; or (3) telling your story to the media. We will not do so without your permission.

Personal Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Email:

Preferred Method of Contact:

Incident Information

Type of incident: ___ Traffic ___ Pedestrian __ Shopping __ Other (explain) _____________________

City and state of incident: ____________________________ Date: ______________ Time: _________

If traffic stop, describe the vehicle you were driving, including make, model, year and state of registration:

Describe the events of the incident with as much detail as possible. What were you doing when approached by an officer? Where exactly were you (e.g. sidewalk, highway, in front of a building:? If traffic stop, what were your travel plans (point of origin and destination)? Were you searched or questioned? Was your ID, license and registration checked?

Were you cited, ticketed, given a warning or arrested? For what? What was the result?

If you refused a search, did the officer take additional action? If you consented to a search, what happened? Was anything found (e.g. illegal contraband)?

What agency was the officer affiliated with (i.e. local police, state trooper, etc.)? Can you list the names of the officer(s) who stopped you and/or names of witnesses?

Do you believe you were targeted based on constitutionally protected characteristics such as your race or national origin? Did the officer specifically say or do anything to make you believe that race played a role? If yes, please indicate your race or national origin and explain the basis for your belief.

Did you make a complaint about this incident? If yes, to whom did you make the complaint? What was the response?

If you were not searched, cited or ticketed, was an explanation given as to why you were stopped or approached? If yes, what explanation was given?

If traffic stop, were there any passengers in the vehicle in which you were riding or driving? If yes, were they also questioned or searched? If yes, please explain in detail, including the names and addresses if appropriate.

How long were you engaged with the officer? Did the incident significantly disrupt your plans?

Racial Profiling Complaint Form

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