Racial Profiling in Canada: Challenging the Myth of 'a Few Bad Apples'

by Carol Tator and Frances Henry

Book Overview

In October 2002, the Toronto Star ran a series of feature articles on racial profiling in which it was indicated that Toronto police routinely target young Black men when making traffic stops. The articles drew strong reactions from the community, and considerable protest from the media, politicians, law enforcement officials, and other public authorities. Although the articles were supported by substantial documentation and statistical evidence,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802086667
• ISBN13: 9780802086662
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher