How Profiling Works

Josh and Chuck dive into the complicated world of criminal profiling, exploring everything from basic police bulletins to the controversial practice of predictive profiling. They break down the different types of profiling that law enforcement uses - from the uncontroversial APBs based on eyewitness accounts to psychological profiling of crime scenes to the much more contentious practice of using race as a factor in police stops. The hosts examine landmark Supreme Court cases, constitutional protections, and the ongoing debate over what constitutes reasonable suspicion versus discriminatory harassment.