Checklist
The following requirements were met by the Arlington Police Department in accordance
with The Texas Racial Profiling Law:
Clearly defined act or actions that constitute racial profiling
Statement indicating prohibition of any peace officer employed by the
Arlington Police Department from engaging in racial profiling
Implement a process by which an individual may file a complaint regarding racial
profiling violations
Provide public education related to the complaint process
Implement disciplinary guidelines for officer found in violation of the Texas Racial
Profiling Law
Collect data (Tier 2) that includes information on
a) Race and ethnicity of individual detained
b) Whether a search was conducted
c) If there was a search, whether it was a consent search or a probable cause search
d) Whether a custody arrest took place
Indicate total number of officers who knew and did not know, the race/ethnicity of
individuals before being detained.
Produce an annual report on police contacts (Tier 2) and present this to local
governing body and TCOLE by March 1, 2014.
Adopt a policy, if video/audio equipment is installed, on standards for reviewing
video and audio documentation