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Racial Profiling Prohibited
The Texas Woman's University Department of Public Safety has an established
policy prohibiting racial profiling in accordance with state and federal law.
This policy is strictly enforced, and the department will take immediate and
appropriate action to investigate any allegations of racial profiling. The
policy applies to all members of the department, both commissioned and
non-commissioned.
Q. What is Racial Profiling?
Racial profiling is a law enforcement action that is motivated by an
individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin.
Q. What is the complaint process?
The department shall accept complaints from any person who believes
that they were stopped, searched, inappropriately ticketed, or arrested
based on racial, ethnic, or national origin profiling. No person shall
be discouraged, intimidated, or otherwise impeded from filing a complaint
concerning racial profiling.
Q. How do I make a complaint?
Complaints against members of the TWU DPS may be made by letter or in person
to the supervisor on duty. No matter how the complaint is made, it is the
responsibility of the contacted supervisor to inform the complainant of
the proper procedure for filing the complaint. Complaints involving police
personnel must be sworn under oath and notarized.
Q. What happens to my complaint after it is received?
All complaints are investigated to determine the nature of the allegation,
the type of allegation, and the facts surrounding the allegation. An
investigation report will be forwarded to the Director of Public Safety
for final evaluation of the complaint and determination of any corrective
action as necessary.
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