However, it shouldn't be a major concern for minorities. According to Capt. Rob Davis of the San Jose Police Department, a police officer cannot make such unsubstantiated stops.
Police officers can only make stops for two reasons.
While many believe racial profiling is prevalent, the San Jose Police Department voluntarily conducted a study to see whether it occurs. In the past, only anecdotal information could be provided. African Americans came in fourth with 7 percent. The ethnic make up of the study reflects the racial and ethnic population of San Jose. Only when a disproportionate amount of vehicle stops made on members of a minority in areas where their population percentage is low is when racial profiling occurs.