Forensic Psychology Professionals and Racial Profiling

a description of at least one role that a forensic psychology professional performs related to police professionals and racial profiling. Then, evaluate the value and ethics of using racial profiling to prevent terrorism. Support your responses with references to the Learning Resources and the research literature.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Learning Resources

Readings

  • Course Text: Psychology and Policing
    • Chapter 10, “Hostage Taking and Negotiation”
  • Article: Chandley, M. (2001). Before the experts arrive: Best practice considerations for early-stage hostage negotiation. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 39(6), 1220. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Feldmann, T. B. (2004). The role of mental health consultants on hostage negotiation teams. Psychiatric Times, 21(14), 2633. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Giebels, E., & Taylor, P. J. (2009). Interaction patterns in crisis negotiations: Persuasive arguments and cultural differences. Journal of Applied Psychology, 94(1), 519. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Johnson, S. (2003). Better unsafe than (occasionally) sorry? American Enterprise, 14(1), 2830. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: New York puts focus on antiterror training. (2003). Organized Crime Digest, 24(23), 4. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Odartey-Wellington, F. (2009). Racial profiling and moral panic: Operation Thread and the Al-Qaeda sleeper cell that never was. Global Media Journal-Canadian Edition, 2(2), 2540. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Shiek Pal, K. (2005). Racial profiling as a preemptive security measure after September 11: Suggested framework for analysis. Kennedy School Review, 6, 119129. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Vaisman-Tzachor, R. (2007). Profiling terrorists. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 7(1), 2761. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Article: Wilkins, V. M., & Williams, B. N. (2008). Black or blue: Racial profiling and representative bureaucracy. Public Administration Review, 68(4), 654664.