Public Law
Public Law Journal: 2017, Vol. 40, No. 3
Content
- Demystifying Design-Build Projects—Procurement Tips for Local Agencies
- Public Law Journal
- California's Racial Identity and Profiling Act Ushers in Sweeping Changes for Law Enforcement
- Public Law Section
- Michael J. Mais Honored as the 2017 Public Lawyer of the Year
- Litigation & Case Law Update
- Four Members Appointed to the Public Law Section Executive Committee
- The Public Law Section Hosts Law Enforcement Use of Force and Liability Conference
- Message from the Chair
California’s Racial Identity and Profiling Act Ushers in Sweeping Changes for Law Enforcement
By John M. Appelbaum*
MCLE SELF-STUDY ARTICLE
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In 2015, California passed the Racial Identity and Profiling Act (RIPA—AB 953) to address racial profiling.1 RIPA will require the collation of local police data on an unprecedented scale. Its intended, and unintended, consequences will leave profound impacts on police departments and communities. Preparation and training will be the keys to successfully addressing these impacts.