Victoria Police Accused of Racial Profiling in Warrantless Searches

Analysis suggests Victoria police may be disproportionately targeting people of African appearance with warrantless search powers and failing to collect necessary data to prevent racial profiling.

15 Feb, 14:00 — 15 Feb, 14:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual199d ago

Victoria police may be unequally targeting people of African appearance with warrantless search powers

Analysis also shows Victoria police are failing to collect data on ethnic appearance – to ensure racial profiling is not occurring – in about 20% of searches

By Monika Sarder, Nick Evershed and Adeshola Ore

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Victoria Police Accused of Racial Profiling in Warrantless Searches

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Victoria police may be unequally targeting people of African appearance with warrantless search powers

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