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Omaha Police Attempt to Eradicate Profiling

omaha-policeOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Police leaders say they are making a renewed push to eradicate profiling among the department’s ranks.

Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer (SHMAHD-er) recently discussed his department’s efforts with the Omaha World-Herald, saying “profiling is something that won’t be tolerated.”

New U.S. Justice Department guidelines announced this month ban federal officers from profiling people based on religion, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Schmaderer says the Omaha department’s anti-profiling policy, updated in March, closely mirrors federal guidelines.

The department has submitted changes — adding protections for gender identity and political affiliation — to the state’s crime commission for approval in 2015.

Schmaderer says the department is also undergoing anti-bias training.

 

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