HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-20 Public Comment - W. Dickerson - Public comment on BPD racial profiling policyFrom:Will Dickerson
To:Agenda
Subject:Public comment on BPD racial profiling policy
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:58:01 AM
Thank you for releasing the “Bozeman as an Inclusive City: Review of Policies” report. I was alarmed to see the
language in the BPD racial profiling policy, “ The race or ethnicity of an individual may not be the sole factor in:...”
the use of “sole factor” factor suggests that it may be one factor. It also appears in the language introducing the
policy. I hope you will address this at tonight’s meeting. It is not acceptable for race to play any part in “determining
probable cause“ or “ constituting a particularized suspicion”. I hope the commission will address this sooner rather
than later.
Will Dickerson
wdickerson@mac.com
406-224-2793